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Interference of Light

Problem 5.74

The distances from a Fresnel biprism to a narrow slit and a screen are equal to \(a=25 \mathrm{~cm}\) and \(b=100 \mathrm{~cm}\) respectively. The refracting angle of the glass biprism is equal to \(\theta=20^{\prime}\). Find the wavelength of light if the width of the fringe on the screen is \(\Delta x=0.55 \mathrm{~mm}\).

Reveal Answer
λ=2aΘ(n1)Δx/(a+b)=0.6μm\lambda=2 a \Theta(n-1) \Delta x /(a+b)=0.6 \mu \mathrm{m}