An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 9.17

The Interiors of Stars — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · eddington-approximation-plane-parallel

Problem

For a plane-parallel atmosphere, show that the Eddington approximation leads to expressions for the mean intensity, radiative flux, and radiation pressure given by Eqs. (9.46–9.48).

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