Beam & Optics
Angular Resolution (Rayleigh)
Rayleigh criterion: the smallest angle at which an optical system resolves two point sources.
θ = 1.22 · λ / D
Fill the inputs from a real part
Every number is read from that part's datasheet entry: peak power and pulse energy as rated, pulse width at the part's rated maximum.
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Result
Live diagram
Drawn from the values above, redrawn as you type - the same physical schematic the mini-program shows.