About radiance equation in Radiometry

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Homework Statement


According to some pages on web, differential formula for calculating radiance L is :

L = d2P / ( dA*cos(a)*dw)

L : radiance
P : power flux
A*cos(a) : projected area
w : solid angle

Please tell me why does power P has derivaties two times d2P ?



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Ah, I understand now. Thank you !