Force on a Lens

[andrewm]

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A laser of power P with wavelength \lambda is directed through a lens (focal length f) off the optical axis by a distance d. What is the sideways force on the lens?


2. Relevant equations

Not sure. The average radiation pressure is I/c, where I is the intensity. But this does not seem useful.

[mgb_phys]

You can just think of this classicaly.
Imaging a stream of particles being deflect downward by a certain angle - just calculate the resulting force on the deflector.

The angle you get form the focal length - the number of particles (photons) from the intenisty and the momentum form the wavelength