Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus)
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A LASIK vision-correction system uses a laser that emits 1 0 ns -long pulses of light, each with 2 . 5 mJ of energy. The laser beam is focused to a 0. 85 mm -diameter circle on the cornea. What is the electric field amplitude of the light wave at the cornea?

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