Jim Kelley wrote:
From what page in "Optics" by Hecht is the 1 watt laser problem and
analysis copied?

The 1 watt laser mental exercise is my idea. Everything
else is directly from "Optics", by Hecht.

A 1 watt ideal laser was chosen for its single frequency
and coherent characteristics to avoid any more "brighter
than the surface of the sun" postings.

Why are you afraid to discuss a 1 watt laser?
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com