Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 36, Problem 57PQ
What is the radius of the beam of an argon laser with wavelength 454.6 nm when viewed 50.0 km away from the laser if the laser’s aperture has a radius of 3.00 mm?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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