thermalem
Thermalem is a term encountered in speculative physics discussions and some glossaries to denote a hypothetical dimensionless parameter related to thermal radiation. It is not an established scientific quantity in current thermodynamics or radiative heat transfer.
In proposed definitions, a thermalem, denoted Te, expresses the efficiency with which a surface radiates energy
Etymology and usage: The term blends 'thermal' with the suffix 'em,' echoing terms like emissivity. It appears
Limitations and context: Because there is no universal standard, definitions of thermalem vary; real-world quantities such
See also: emissivity, Stefan–Boltzmann law, radiative heat transfer, thermodynamics.