Science of climate change: radiation

This lecture covers the Earth's energy balance, the impact of radiation on climate, the role of different components like the biosphere and cryosphere, and the transfer of solar radiation through the atmosphere. It also discusses the carbon cycle, the importance of latent and sensible heat, and the concept of albedo. The instructor explains the significance of blackbody radiation, Planck function, and Wien's displacement law in understanding the Earth's energy balance.