Power density calculation of Laser

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The discussion focuses on calculating the power density of a Nd:YAG pulsed laser with a pulse energy of 420 mJ and a pulse width of 10 ns, focused to a 1 mm spot. Power density is defined as the power delivered by the laser per unit area, requiring knowledge of both the laser pulse's power and the area. The formula for laser pulse power is confirmed as laser energy divided by pulse duration. Additionally, the relationship between pulse repetition rate and pulse duration is explored.

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Homework Statement


In our Lab we have a Nd:YAG pulsed laser of 420mj ,10 ns pulse width...focused to 1 mm spot

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what's the power density? how it calculate?

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Power density is the power delivered by the laser per unit area. That means you need to know two things to calculate it:

(1) the laser pulse's power
(2) the area

Can you get the answer now?
 
ideasrule said:
Power density is the power delivered by the laser per unit area. That means you need to know two things to calculate it:

(1) the laser pulse's power
(2) the area

Can you get the answer now?

Tnx bhai Yes i got it..
(1)Is Laser pulse's power = Laser energy /Pulse duration ??

In this machine we can Adjust Pulse repetetion rate and Energy per volt
(2) Is it possible to find out Pulse Duration from this pulse repetetion rate?
 

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