{"id":39075,"date":"2024-12-09T12:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T12:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=39075"},"modified":"2024-12-09T12:07:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T12:07:37","slug":"solar-radiation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2024\/12\/09\/solar-radiation\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Radiation"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-0.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-0.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-0.mp4\"> Solar-Radiation-0.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-I.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-I.mp4\"> Solar-Radiation-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-II.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-II.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-II.mp4\"> Solar-Radiation-II.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-Interlude.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-Interlude.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp4\"> Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/Solar-Radiation-intro-live.mp3\"> Solar-Radiation-intro-live.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\nReflection<br \/>\n(Absorption)<br \/>\nRefraction<br \/>\n(Diffraction)<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nAcross a spectrum of wavelengths<br \/>\nPhoton energy&#8217;s strengths<br \/>\nThe intensity&#8230;<br \/>\nHelping me to see<br \/>\n(Sight by light)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nReflection<br \/>\n(Absorption)<br \/>\nRefraction<br \/>\n(Diffraction)<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSolar radiation<br \/>\n(My sunshine)<br \/>\nPolarization<br \/>\n(Feeling fine)<br \/>\nSensation<br \/>\n(Insight into light)<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nAt what watt<br \/>\nDo you deliver<br \/>\nSheer intensity&#8230;<br \/>\nIf just a sliver<br \/>\nHelping me to see<br \/>\n(The light&#8230; what a sight)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nReflection<br \/>\n(Absorption)<br \/>\nRefraction<br \/>\n(Diffraction)<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSolar radiation<br \/>\n(My sunshine)<br \/>\nPolarization<br \/>\n(Feeling fine)<br \/>\nSensation<br \/>\n(Insight into light)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nSunlight<br \/>\n(Overtakes the night)<br \/>\nSunlight<br \/>\nInsight (In sight)<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSolar radiation<br \/>\n(My sunshine)<br \/>\nPolarization<br \/>\n(Feeling fine)<br \/>\nSensation<br \/>\n(Insight into light)<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\nSunlight<br \/>\n(Overtakes the night)<br \/>\nSunlight<br \/>\nInsight (In sight)<\/p>\n<p>A SCIENCE NOTE<br \/>\nSunlight, also known as solar radiation, has distinct physical characteristics that can be described in terms of its properties as electromagnetic radiation. These characteristics include its <strong>wavelengths, energy, intensity, and behavior when interacting with matter<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>1. Composition (Electromagnetic Spectrum)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sunlight consists of a range of electromagnetic waves of different wavelengths, divided into three main components:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ultraviolet (UV)<\/strong>: Short-wavelength radiation (&lt;400 nm).\n<ul>\n<li>Makes up about 10% of sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Includes UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C.<\/li>\n<li>Most UV-C and some UV-B are absorbed by the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visible Light<\/strong>: Wavelengths from approximately 400\u2013700 nm.\n<ul>\n<li>This is the portion perceived by the human eye as light, creating colors from violet to red.<\/li>\n<li>Peak intensity is in the green-yellow region (~500 nm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrared (IR)<\/strong>: Long-wavelength radiation (&gt;700 nm).\n<ul>\n<li>Accounts for about 50% of sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Felt as heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>2. Intensity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solar Constant<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe average intensity of sunlight at the top of Earth\u2019s atmosphere is approximately <strong>1,361 watts per square meter (W\/m\u00b2)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attenuation by Atmosphere<\/strong>:<br \/>\nAs sunlight passes through the atmosphere, some energy is absorbed or scattered, reducing intensity to about <strong>1,000 W\/m\u00b2<\/strong> at sea level under ideal conditions (clear sky, midday).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>3. Energy (Photons)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photon Energy<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe energy of sunlight depends on its wavelength, with shorter wavelengths (e.g., UV) carrying more energy per photon than longer wavelengths (e.g., IR).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solar Energy Spectrum<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSunlight delivers energy that powers photosynthesis, drives weather systems, and supports life on Earth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>4. Temperature and Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Color Temperature<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe Sun\u2019s surface emits light with a temperature of about <strong>5,778 K<\/strong>, giving it a nearly white color. When seen from Earth, the atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths, giving the sky its blue color and the Sun a yellowish hue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apparent Brightness<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe Sun appears brighter or dimmer depending on atmospheric conditions and angle of incidence (e.g., noon vs. sunset).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>5. Direction and Polarization<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Directional Nature<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSunlight travels in straight lines but can be scattered by air molecules, dust, or water droplets, causing diffuse light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polarization<\/strong>:<br \/>\nAs sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere, it becomes partially polarized, a phenomenon observable with polarized sunglasses or in photography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>6. Interaction with Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reflection and Absorption<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSunlight reflects off surfaces like water and ice or is absorbed, converting light into heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refraction and Diffraction<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSunlight refracts through raindrops to form rainbows or diffracts around small particles, producing optical phenomena like halos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sunlight is a dynamic and complex form of electromagnetic radiation that provides heat, light, and energy across a spectrum of wavelengths. Its interaction with Earth&#8217;s atmosphere and surfaces drives critical processes essential to life and influences weather, climate, and ecological systems.<\/p>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/tag\/solar-radiation\/\">Solar Radiation<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/\">Daniel<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/\">The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/VIII\/\">MegaEpix Enormous<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar-Radiation-0.mp3 Solar-Radiation-0.mp4 Solar-Radiation-I.mp3 Solar-Radiation-I.mp4 Solar-Radiation-II.mp3 Solar-Radiation-II.mp4 Solar-Radiation-Interlude.mp3 Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp3 Solar-Radiation-Unplugged-Underground-X.mp4 Solar-Radiation-intro-live.mp3 [Intro] Reflection (Absorption) Refraction (Diffraction) [Verse 1] Across a spectrum of wavelengths Photon energy&#8217;s strengths The intensity&#8230; Helping me to see (Sight by light) [Bridge] Reflection (Absorption) Refraction (Diffraction) [Chorus] Solar radiation (My sunshine) Polarization (Feeling fine) Sensation (Insight into light) [Verse 2] At what [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,14,3955],"tags":[546,563,4057],"class_list":["post-39075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4d-music","category-daniel","category-lyrics","category-megaepix-enormous","tag-mp4","tag-music-videos","tag-solar-radiation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39075"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39117,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39075\/revisions\/39117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}