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16 September, 00:30

What is the intensity in W/m2 of a laser beam used to burn away cancerous tissue that, when 91.0% absorbed, puts 540 J of energy into a circular spot 2.60 mm in diameter in 4.00 s?

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  1. 16 September, 00:40
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    2.3x10⁷ W/m²

    Explanation:

    The intensity (I) of a laser is its potency (P) divided by the area (A) that it is affected. The potency is the energy applied (or absorbed) in a period, thus id 91.0% of the energy is absorbed, so:

    E = 0.91*540 = 491.4 J

    And,

    P = E/t, where t is the time in seconds

    P = 491.4/4.00

    P = 122.85 J/s

    P = 122.85 W

    The are of a circular spot is:

    A = (π/4) * d²

    Where d is the diameter. Thus, with d = 2.60 mm = 0.0026 m

    A = (π/4) * (0.0026) ²

    A = 5.31x10⁻⁶ m²

    I = P/A

    I = 122.85/5.31x10⁻⁶

    I = 2.3x10⁷ W/m²
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