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THE theory that matter only radiates energy to matter, as suggested by Dr. Shapley and Prof. Soddy in their interesting letters (March 13 and 20), would certainly solve the great problem of solar energy, and is in many ways attractive. But is not the evidence against it very strong? Amongst various arguments that may be advanced against it, let us consider that of the difficulty of reconciling it with the existing surface temperature of the earth.
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POOLE, H. Matter and Radiation. Nature 103, 84 (1919). https://doi.org/10.1038/103084b0
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