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Problem we are looking at :A laser beam has diameter 1.30 mm . The beam exerts a force of 3.7×10−9 N on a totally reflecting surface.
What is the amplitude of the electric field of the electromagnetic radiation in this beam? (Emax)
Relevant Formulas...etc.:
I have the formula I=(Emax)^2/(2*c*u) .. where c is the speed of light (3E8) and u is (4piE-7)
I= P/A , where I= intensity
My attempt at the problem:
I am stumped because the problem would be easy if I was given a power although looking at the problem I am not given power, rather, I am given a force . Do I just substitute P(power)= F(force)*C(speed of light)
- Then from there plug (F*C)/A into the I(intensity) for E max.
What is the amplitude of the electric field of the electromagnetic radiation in this beam? (Emax)
Relevant Formulas...etc.:
I have the formula I=(Emax)^2/(2*c*u) .. where c is the speed of light (3E8) and u is (4piE-7)
I= P/A , where I= intensity
My attempt at the problem:
I am stumped because the problem would be easy if I was given a power although looking at the problem I am not given power, rather, I am given a force . Do I just substitute P(power)= F(force)*C(speed of light)
- Then from there plug (F*C)/A into the I(intensity) for E max.
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