Power Density of Laser Beam Formula

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Power Density of Laser Beam is the power per unit area of beam. Check FAQs
δp=4Pπflens2α2ΔT
δp - Power Density of Laser Beam?P - Laser Energy Output?flens - Focal Length of Lens?α - Beam Divergence?ΔT - Laser Beam Duration?π - Archimedes' constant?

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9.4943Edit=410.39Edit3.14163Edit20.0012Edit210.2Edit
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Power Density of Laser Beam Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
δp=4Pπflens2α2ΔT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
δp=410.39Wπ3m20.0012rad210.2s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
δp=410.39W3.14163m20.0012rad210.2s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
δp=410.393.1416320.0012210.2
Next Step Evaluate
δp=94942.6980804255W/m²
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
δp=9.49426980804255W/cm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
δp=9.4943W/cm²

Power Density of Laser Beam Formula Elements

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Constants
Power Density of Laser Beam
Power Density of Laser Beam is the power per unit area of beam.
Symbol: δp
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Laser Energy Output
Laser Energy Output refers to the amount of energy emitted by a laser over a specific period of time.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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.
Laser Beam Duration
Laser Beam Duration is the time for which laser beam is incident on the work surface.
Symbol: ΔT
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in Power Density of Laser Beam category

​Go Laser Energy Output
P=δpπflens2α2ΔT4
​Go Focal Length of Lens
flens=4Pπδpα2ΔT
​Go Beam Divergence
α=4Pπflens2δpΔT
​Go Pulse Duration of Laser
ΔT=4Pπflens2α2δp

How to Evaluate Power Density of Laser Beam?

Power Density of Laser Beam evaluator uses Power Density of Laser Beam = (4*Laser Energy Output)/(pi*Focal Length of Lens^2*Beam Divergence^2*Laser Beam Duration) to evaluate the Power Density of Laser Beam, The Power Density of Laser Beam formula is defined as the power contained in per unit area of beam cross section. Power Density of Laser Beam is denoted by δp symbol.

How to evaluate Power Density of Laser Beam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Power Density of Laser Beam, enter Laser Energy Output (P), Focal Length of Lens (flens), Beam Divergence (α) & Laser Beam Duration (ΔT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Power Density of Laser Beam

What is the formula to find Power Density of Laser Beam?
The formula of Power Density of Laser Beam is expressed as Power Density of Laser Beam = (4*Laser Energy Output)/(pi*Focal Length of Lens^2*Beam Divergence^2*Laser Beam Duration). Here is an example- 0.000949 = (4*10.39)/(pi*3^2*0.001232^2*10.2).
How to calculate Power Density of Laser Beam?
With Laser Energy Output (P), Focal Length of Lens (flens), Beam Divergence (α) & Laser Beam Duration (ΔT) we can find Power Density of Laser Beam using the formula - Power Density of Laser Beam = (4*Laser Energy Output)/(pi*Focal Length of Lens^2*Beam Divergence^2*Laser Beam Duration). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Power Density of Laser Beam be negative?
No, the Power Density of Laser Beam, measured in Heat Flux Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Power Density of Laser Beam?
Power Density of Laser Beam is usually measured using the Watt per Square Centimeter[W/cm²] for Heat Flux Density. Watt per Square Meter[W/cm²], Kilowatt per Square Meter[W/cm²], Watt per Square Inch[W/cm²] are the few other units in which Power Density of Laser Beam can be measured.
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