Intensity of the laser = 2 x 1010 W/cm2 = 2 x 1014 W/m2
now, using the diffraction limit
here, d/f = 1/1.8
so, x = spot size = 2.196 x 10-6 m
the Power deposited at the focal spot will thus be:
pulse duration = 20 ns
=> Energy deposited = P x pulse duration = 757.503 x 20ns = 1.515 x 10-5 J.
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