Integrated Concepts A carbon dioxide laser used in surgery emits infrared radiation with

Chapter 30, Problem 62

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Integrated Concepts A carbon dioxide laser used in surgery emits infrared radiation with a wavelength of 10.6 m . In 1.00 ms, this laser raised the temperature of 1.00 cm3 of flesh to 100C and evaporated it. (a) How many photons were required? You may assume flesh has the same heat of vaporization as water. (b) What was the minimum power output during the flash?

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