How do I calculate the fluence of a Gaussian Laser Beam?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the fluence of a Gaussian laser beam, considering parameters such as the beam's angle, height above the surface, and spot size. The original poster presents various calculations related to the fluence, including energy and area considerations.

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate fluence using different area calculations and energy values, questioning whether to multiply by time. Some participants raise concerns about the area calculation, suggesting it should account for the circular spot size and divergence effects.

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Summary: Need to calculate the fluence of Gaussian Laser Beam: laser tip 1 cm above surface, tilted at 45 0 angle to surface.

Need to calculate the fluence of Gaussian Laser Beam: laser tip 1 cm above surface, tilted at 45 0 angle to surface.

Laser tip size 1 mm across
Diameter 0.5 mm

Surface area = pi r 2
3.14 x (0.5)2
0.79 mm 2
= 0.0079 cm 2

Beam diverts 6 degrees both sides of tip
tan 6 0 = 0.11 cm (base of triangle)

Triangle surface = 1/2 x base x height
= 0.055 cm 2

Total surface = (0.055 cm 2 x 2 ) + 0.0079 cm 2
= 0.1179 cm 2
45 0 angle: cosin 45 0 = 0.707

Total surface 0.1179 cm² ÷ cos 45°
= 0.17 cm²

Pulse Energy = P(average) ÷ Pulse Frequency
= 0.5 W ÷ 30 Hz
= 0.01667 J

Fluence = Energy of laser pulse / Area of spot
= 0.01667 J / 0.17 cm 2
= 0.0980 J/cm² ( area is irradiated for 30 seconds)

( do I multiply ?? x 30 s)
= 2.94 J/cm² (??)

Fluence = (average power) / rep rate/ spot area
= 30 Hz / 0.17cm^2 x 0.5 W
=88.24 J/cm^2 ( ??)

Please help!
 
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A sketch would help.

This is not high energy physics. As it looks like a homework problem I moved it there.
 
Trust you can open the sketch
 

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Thanks.

I don't understand the area calculation (at 90 degrees). Shouldn't it be a circular spot with a diameter of 1mm + 2*1.1mm?

There is a higher order effect from the combination of the 6 degree divergence and the 45 degree angle that increases the area, but that is probably small.

All Js should be J/s.
 

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