Radiation Pressure
P_rad = I/c
What it says
The radiation pressure exerted on a fully absorbing surface equals the incident intensity divided by the speed of light.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P_rad | Radiation pressure (Pa) | M L^-1 T^-2 |
I | Intensity (W/m^2) | M T^-3 |
c | Speed of light (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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