Estimating irradiance on a square planar surface

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To estimate the irradiance on the square planar surface Ad from the Lambertian emitter Ae, one must consider the geometry and orientation of both surfaces. The distance and tilt angle of Ad relative to Ae significantly affect the irradiance calculation. Using the Lambertian emission model, the power output and area of the emitter can be applied to determine the intensity distribution. If Ad were a Lambertian point source instead, the calculations might simplify due to the isotropic nature of point sources. Overall, understanding the geometric relationship and applying the Lambertian formula are key to solving the irradiance estimation.
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Hi, I have a simple problem.

A Lambertian emitter has the shape of a square planar surface, with area Ae=4mm2,
total power P=1mW, and is located in yz plane.
Another square planar surface, with area Ad=6mm2, is located in the
xy plane, at a distance d=10cm to the Ae, and is tilted 20 Degrees toward the Ae
(see attached picture).

How do I go about to compute or estimate irradiance at Ad ?
 

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Is there really is no one who can answer or give advice on this problem ?
What if instead of Ad I would have a Lambertian point source with the same power,
would this make it easier to give an estimate of irradiance on Ae surface ?
 

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