Fundamentals of Radiative Heat Transfer

This lecture covers the fundamentals of radiative heat transfer, including radiative properties of surfaces, exchange between surfaces, Monte Carlo methods, radiative transfer in participating media, and the basics of conduction and convection heat transfer. It also delves into the theoretical models of radiative heat transfer, electromagnetic radiation, and the concept of photons. The lecture explores examples of radiative transfer in various fields such as atmospheric sciences, solar energy systems, and combustion. Additionally, it discusses blackbody radiation, emissive power, and the laws governing radiative heat transfer.