The power supply for a pulsed nitrogen laser has a 0.050-µF capacitor with a maximum voltage rating of 35 kV. (a) Estimate how much energy could be stored in this capacitor. (b) If 12% of this stored electrical energy is converted to light energy in a pulse that is 6.2 microseconds long, what is the power of the laser pulse?

The power supply for a pulsed nitrogen laser has a 0.050-µF capacitor with a maximum voltage rating of 35 kV. (a) Estimate how much energy could be stored in this capacitor. (b) If 12% of this stored electrical energy is converted to light energy in a pulse that is 6.2 microseconds long, what is the power of the laser pulse?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6PQ: According to UE=12C(V)2 (Eq. 27.3), a greater capacitance means more energy is stored by the...

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