# Focusing Efficiency

Focusing efficiency is the power within the *focal area* divided by the [power incident on the lens](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] \[[ref.](https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms8069)]. In SMD PRO, two shapes of focal area are available: circular and square (see image below). This provides users with options to evaluate their focusing efficiency for different lens aperture shapes. For example, if the metalens was used with a square aperture and the shape of the beam after passing through the lens was also square, then it may be more reasonable to use square focal area.

Available options for L<sub>focal</sub> in SMD PRO:

* 4 X FWHM
* 6 X FWHM
* 8 X FWHM
* Custom

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[^1]: For MOI lenses, incident power is the power incident on the unit cell layer.&#x20;

    For SOI lenses, it's the power incident on the substrate.


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