A CO, laser produces a cylindrical beam of light with a diameter of 0.850 cm. The energy is pulsed, lasting for 1.70 ns, and each burst contains an energy of 400 mJ. What is the length L of each pulse of laser light? L = What is the average energy per unit volume ug for each pulse? J/m

A CO, laser produces a cylindrical beam of light with a diameter of 0.850 cm. The energy is pulsed, lasting for 1.70 ns, and each burst contains an energy of 400 mJ. What is the length L of each pulse of laser light? L = What is the average energy per unit volume ug for each pulse? J/m

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