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  • Understanding Irradiance: The Strength of Light
    The strength of light falling on an area is called irradiance.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Irradiance is the power per unit area of electromagnetic radiation (including light).

    * It's measured in units of watts per square meter (W/m²).

    * The higher the irradiance, the stronger the light.

    Other related terms:

    * Illuminance: This is a measure of the light falling on a surface that is weighted to account for the sensitivity of the human eye. It's measured in units of lux (lx).

    * Radiant flux: This is the total power emitted by a light source, measured in watts (W).

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