An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 8.2

Stellar Atmospheres — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · boltzmann-constant-electron-volts

Problem

Verify that Boltzmann's constant can be expressed in terms of electron volts rather than joules as

k = 8.6173423 \times 10^{-5}

eV K

^{-1}

(see Appendix A).