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    Area of Science:

    • Thermodynamics
    • Radiative Heat Transfer
    • Mathematical Physics

    Background:

    • Cavity emissivity calculations often involve complex multiple reflection analyses.
    • Existing methods present challenges in direct comparison and unified understanding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To derive a unified series solution for cavity emissivity considering multiple reflections.
    • To facilitate comparisons between different analytical approaches to cavity radiation.

    Main Methods:

    • Formulating cavity emissivity as an infinite series of nested integrals.
    • Applying the Liouville-Neumann series solution to the Fredholm integral equation of the second kind.
    • Developing a compact solution from the derived series.

    Main Results:

    • The Liouville-Neumann series yields the same infinite series for integral equation formulations.
    • A compact solution was derived, enabling direct comparisons.
    • The solution bridges multiple reflection analyses and integral equation theories.

    Conclusions:

    • A unified mathematical framework simplifies cavity emissivity calculations.
    • The derived solution offers a valuable tool for comparing diverse theoretical models.
    • This work enhances the understanding of radiative heat transfer in cavities.