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ERIC Number: EJ515345
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
Just How Bright Is a Laser?
Van Baak, David A.
Physics Teacher, v33 n8 p497-99 Nov 1995
Attempts to quantify the subjective sensation of brightness of the spot projected by a helium-neon laser and compares this with conventional sources of light. Provides an exercise in using the blackbody radiation formulas. (JRH)
Descriptors: Lasers, Light, Optics, Physics, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Black Body Radiation; Brightness