Don’t forget the other dependent variable–

Pulse Duration

Pulse duration effects both the depth of absorption–via peak power changes (and vice versa).

Shorter PD, higher peak powers, more rapid heating of the irradiated volume, smaller area of lateral/forward thermal “consequences”.

Longer PD, lower peak powers, less rapid heeating of the irradiated volume, larger area of “forward/lateral thermal consequences”.

And pulse duration also effects the peak powers as they relates to Hz. Higher Hz, lower peak powers.

Just my 2 gallons of gas….American!!

Bob