How to Calculate and Solve for Intensity of Radiation | Optical Properties
Last Updated on May 26, 2024
The intensity of radiation is illustrated by the image below. To calculate the intensity of radiation, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Transmitted Intensity (IT), Absorbed Intensity (IA) and Reflected Intensity (IR).
The formula for calculating the intensity of radiation:
Io = IT + IA + IR
Where:
Io = Intensity of Radiation
IT = Transmitted Intensity
And also, IA = Absorbed Intensity
IR = Reflected Intensity
Given an example;
Find the intensity of radiation when the transmitted intensity is 8, the absorbed intensity is 10 and the reflected intensity is 4.
This implies that;
IT = Transmitted Intensity = 8
IA = Absorbed Intensity = 10
And then, IR = Reflected Intensity = 4
Io = IT + IA + IR
Io = 8 + 10 + 4
So, Io = 22
Therefore, the intensity of radiation is 22 W/sr.
Calculating the Transmitted Intensity when the Intensity of Radiation, the Absorbed Intensity and the Reflected Intensity are Given.
IT = Io – IA – IR
Where:
IT = Transmitted Intensity
Io = Intensity of Radiation
Also, IA = Absorbed Intensity
IR = Reflected Intensity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the transmitted intensity when the intensity of radiation is 22, the absorbed intensity is 8 and the refleccted intensity is 4.
This implies that;
Io = Intensity of Radiation = 22
IA = Absorbed Intensity = 8
And then, IR = Reflected Intensity = 4
IT = Io – IA – IR
IT = 22 – 8 – 4
So, IT = 10
Therefore, the transmitted intensity is 10.
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Calculating the Absorbed Intensity when the Intensity of Radiation, the Transmitted Intensity and the Reflected Intensity are Given
IA = Io – IT – IR
Where:
IA = Absorbed Intensity
Io = Intensity of Radiation
And then, IT = Transmitted Intensity
IR = Reflected Intensity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the absorbed intensity when the intensity of radiation is 18, the transmitted intensity is 2 and the reflected intensity is 4.
This implies that;
Io = Intensity of Radiation = 18
IT = Transmitted Intensity = 2
Also, IR = Reflected Intensity = 4
IA = Io – IT – IR
IA = 18 – 2 – 4
That is, IA = 12
Therefore, the absorbed intensity is 12.
Calculating the Reflected Intensity when the Intensity of Radiation, the Transmitted Intensity and the Absorbed Intensity is Given.
IR = Io – IT – IA
Where:
IR = Reflected Intensity
Io = Intensity of Radiation
Also, IT = Transmitted Intensity
IA = Absorbed Intensity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the reflected intensity when the intensity of radiation is 10, the transmitted intensity is 4 and the absorbed intensity is 3.
This implies that;
Io = Intensity of Radiation = 10
IT = Transmitted Intensity = 4
Also, IA = Absorbed Intensity = 3
IR = Io – IT – IA
That is, IR = 10 – 4 – 3
IR = 3
Therefore, the reflected intensity is 3.
How to Calculate Intensity of Radiation Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the intensity of radiation.
To get the answer and workings of the intensity of radiation using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
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You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Optical Properities under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Intensity of Radiation under Optical Properities
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the intensity of radiation according to the respective parameter which is the Transmitted Intensity (IT), Absorbed Intensity (IA) and Reflected Intensity (IR).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Transmitted Intensity (IT) is 8, Absorbed Intensity (IA) is 10 and Reflected Intensity (IR) is 4.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the intensity of radiation and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
