radiation-factor

Updated: May 27, 2025

The advantage in this will be that nearly all the energy will be absorbed outside, and we'll radiate pretty fast, particularly as that tungsten-beryllium has a high radiation-factor in the long heat range." "What does that mean?" "Well, ordinary polished silver is a mighty poor radiator. Homely example: Try waiting for your coffee to cool if it's in a polished silver pot.

John Wood Campbell - The Ultimate Weapon