Eddington Luminosity
L_edd = 4·π·G·M·m_p·c / σ_T
What it says
The brightest a body can shine before its own radiation pressure blows away the infalling matter feeding it.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
L_edd | Eddington luminosity (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
M | Mass (kg) | M |
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