High-power lasers are used to cut and weld materials by
Chapter 35, Problem 35.72(choose chapter or problem)
High-power lasers are used to cut and weld materials by focusing the laser beam to a very small spot. This is like using a magnifying lens to focus the suns light to a small spot that can burn things. As an engineer, you have designed a laser cutting device in which the material to be cut is placed 5.0 cm behind the lens. You have selected a high-power laser with a wavelength of 1.06 mm. Your calculations indicate that the laser must be focused to a 5.0@mm@diameter spot in order to have sufficient power to make the cut. What is the minimum diameter of the lens you must install?
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