Blackbody Generator for LabVIEW

[jmorse]

Description

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1. Overview

This VI calculates and outputs the statistics of the Blackbody radiation for a user-defined situation.

2. Description

This VI generates blackbody curves and displays a chromaticity diagram. To view the algorithms used, open bbcurve.vi and flxy.vi.
A black body is an idealized physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence. A white body is one with a "rough surface [that] reflects all incident rays completely and uniformly in all directions."

3. Requirements

• NI LabVIEW Base Development System 2012 (or compatible).

4. Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Download and open the compressed project "Blackbody Generator LabVIEW 2012 NIVerified.lvproj".
2. Open "Main.vi".
3. Run the VI.
4. Move the Deg K slider to change the curve.
5. Click Stop to finish.

5. Additional Information or References

• Using the 2D Picture Control
• About Blackbody: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_body
• Color spaces
• About the CIE 1931 Color Space: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIE_1931_color_space

**The code for this example has been edited to meet the new Community Example Style Guidelines.**

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