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Illustrate the concept of Source Function
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[PP1-4-4] Source Function (Coefficient)
The source function, Jλ, has units of radiant intensity and it is defined as the ratio of the source function coefficient to the mass extinction cross section. The Jλ determines the intensity that are acquired in a homogeneous medium.