7) A particular laser oscillating at the resonant wavelength of 1 um has a M value of 1010. The photon number in the cavity at the threshold pumping rate is (Write the Answer as an integral number without using exponents)

7) A particular laser oscillating at the resonant wavelength of 1 um has a M value of 1010. The photon number in the cavity at the threshold pumping rate is (Write the Answer as an integral number without using exponents)

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Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

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