MadSci Network: Physics
Query:

Re: Does LASER light obey the inverse square law?

Date: Wed Nov 1 09:36:45 2000
Posted By: John Link, Physics
Area of science: Physics
ID: 973072853.Ph
Message:

The light in a laser beam does NOT obey the inverse-square law. The inverse-square law applies to energy that is emitted equally in all directions, while the laser light is directed.

John Link, MadSci Physicist




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