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How to calculate the absorption of light in different media?

 
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Mar5-12, 10:28 AM   #1
 

How to calculate the absorption of light in different media?


Is there a formula to calculate, let's say, how much light is absorbed in 100m of air, taking into account wavelength and intensity, etc.?

Sorry if the question is a little vague.
 
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