Initial Radiation Intensity Formula

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Initial Radiation Intensity is the radiant flux emitted, reflected, transmitted or received, per unit solid angle. Check FAQs
Iλo=Iλxexp(-(αλx))
Iλo - Initial Radiation Intensity?Iλx - Radiation Intensity at Distance x?αλ - Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient?x - Distance?

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919.4156Edit=638Editexp(-(0.42Edit0.87Edit))
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Initial Radiation Intensity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Iλo=Iλxexp(-(αλx))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Iλo=638W/srexp(-(0.420.87m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Iλo=638exp(-(0.420.87))
Next Step Evaluate
Iλo=919.415629907719W/sr
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Iλo=919.4156W/sr

Initial Radiation Intensity Formula Elements

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Initial Radiation Intensity
Initial Radiation Intensity is the radiant flux emitted, reflected, transmitted or received, per unit solid angle.
Symbol: Iλo
Measurement: Radiant IntensityUnit: W/sr
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radiation Intensity at Distance x
Radiation intensity at Distance x is the radiant flux emitted, reflected, transmitted or received, per unit solid angle.
Symbol: Iλx
Measurement: Radiant IntensityUnit: W/sr
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient
Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient is defined as the proportionality constant where thickness of the gas layer and the intensity of radiation are proportional.
Symbol: αλ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance
Distance is the length across which the absorption of radiation beam is taking place.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
exp
n an exponential function, the value of the function changes by a constant factor for every unit change in the independent variable.
Syntax: exp(Number)

Other formulas in Gas Radiation category

​Go Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient if Gas is Non-Reflecting
αλ=1-𝜏λ
​Go Monochromatic Transmissivity
𝜏λ=exp(-(αλx))
​Go Monochromatic Transmissivity if Gas is Non Reflecting
𝜏λ=1-αλ
​Go Radiation Intensity at given Distance using Beer's Law
Iλx=Iλoexp(-(αλx))

How to Evaluate Initial Radiation Intensity?

Initial Radiation Intensity evaluator uses Initial Radiation Intensity = Radiation Intensity at Distance x/exp(-(Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient*Distance)) to evaluate the Initial Radiation Intensity, The Initial Radiation Intensity formula is defined as the function of Radiation Intensity at distance x, absorption Coefficient and distance upto which radiation is absorbed in gas layer. Initial Radiation Intensity is denoted by Iλo symbol.

How to evaluate Initial Radiation Intensity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Initial Radiation Intensity, enter Radiation Intensity at Distance x (Iλx), Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient λ) & Distance (x) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Initial Radiation Intensity

What is the formula to find Initial Radiation Intensity?
The formula of Initial Radiation Intensity is expressed as Initial Radiation Intensity = Radiation Intensity at Distance x/exp(-(Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient*Distance)). Here is an example- 919.4156 = 638/exp(-(0.42*0.87)).
How to calculate Initial Radiation Intensity?
With Radiation Intensity at Distance x (Iλx), Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient λ) & Distance (x) we can find Initial Radiation Intensity using the formula - Initial Radiation Intensity = Radiation Intensity at Distance x/exp(-(Monochromatic Absorption Coefficient*Distance)). This formula also uses Exponential Growth (exp) function(s).
Can the Initial Radiation Intensity be negative?
No, the Initial Radiation Intensity, measured in Radiant Intensity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Initial Radiation Intensity?
Initial Radiation Intensity is usually measured using the Watt per Steradian[W/sr] for Radiant Intensity. are the few other units in which Initial Radiation Intensity can be measured.
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