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Glossary of Laser Terms - J

JOULE (J) A unit of energy (1 watt-second) used to describe the rate of energy delivery. It is equal to one watt-second or 0.239 calorie.

JOULE/cm(2) A unit of radiant exposure used in measuring the amount of energy incident upon a unit area.


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