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Focal Length of Lens is determined when lens is focused at infinity. Lens focal length tells us angle of view and how much of scene will be captured. The longer focal length, a narrower angle of view. Check FAQs
flens=dspotα
flens - Focal Length of Lens?dspot - Spot Diameter?α - Beam Divergence?

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3.0032Edit=0.0037Edit0.0012Edit
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Focal Length given Diameter of Spot Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Focal Length given Diameter of Spot?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
flens=dspotα
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
flens=0.0037m0.0012rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
flens=0.00370.0012
Next Step Evaluate
flens=3.00324675324675m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
flens=3.0032m

Focal Length given Diameter of Spot Formula Elements

Variables
Focal Length of Lens
Focal Length of Lens is determined when lens is focused at infinity. Lens focal length tells us angle of view and how much of scene will be captured. The longer focal length, a narrower angle of view.
Symbol: flens
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Spot Diameter
Spot Diameter refers to the width of the laser beam at its focal point or the point where it strikes a surface.
Symbol: dspot
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Beam Divergence
Beam Divergence is the angle made by the beam incident on surface of metal.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Focal Length of Lens

​Go Focal Length of Lens
flens=4Pπδpα2ΔT

Other formulas in Power Density of Laser Beam category

​Go Power Density of Laser Beam
δp=4Pπflens2α2ΔT
​Go Laser Energy Output
P=δpπflens2α2ΔT4
​Go Beam Divergence
α=4Pπflens2δpΔT
​Go Pulse Duration of Laser
ΔT=4Pπflens2α2δp

How to Evaluate Focal Length given Diameter of Spot?

Focal Length given Diameter of Spot evaluator uses Focal Length of Lens = Spot Diameter/Beam Divergence to evaluate the Focal Length of Lens, Focal Length given Diameter of Spot formula is defined as distance from center of lens to principal foci (or focal points) of lens. Focal Length of Lens is denoted by flens symbol.

How to evaluate Focal Length given Diameter of Spot using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Focal Length given Diameter of Spot, enter Spot Diameter (dspot) & Beam Divergence (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Focal Length given Diameter of Spot

What is the formula to find Focal Length given Diameter of Spot?
The formula of Focal Length given Diameter of Spot is expressed as Focal Length of Lens = Spot Diameter/Beam Divergence. Here is an example- 3.003247 = 0.0037/0.001232.
How to calculate Focal Length given Diameter of Spot?
With Spot Diameter (dspot) & Beam Divergence (α) we can find Focal Length given Diameter of Spot using the formula - Focal Length of Lens = Spot Diameter/Beam Divergence.
What are the other ways to Calculate Focal Length of Lens?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Focal Length of Lens-
  • Focal Length of Lens=sqrt((4*Laser Energy Output)/(pi*Power Density of Laser Beam*Beam Divergence^2*Laser Beam Duration))OpenImg
Can the Focal Length given Diameter of Spot be negative?
No, the Focal Length given Diameter of Spot, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Focal Length given Diameter of Spot?
Focal Length given Diameter of Spot is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Focal Length given Diameter of Spot can be measured.
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