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Solid angle of a spherical cap

Fig. 1. Geometry of a derivation of the solid angle of a spherical cap: φ - half-apex angle of the solid angle, A - area of the spherical cap that subtends solid angle, ω, at the sphere center, R - radius (arbitrary) of the sphere.

CITATION:
Jonasz M. 2007. Solid angle (www.tpdsci.com/Tpc/RdmSldAng.php). In: Top. Part. Disp. Sci. (www.tpdsci.com).
HISTORY:
Published: 01-Mar-2007
Modified: 27-Aug-2007
Peer-reviewed: PENDING
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