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Intensity Pattern of N Slits, Continued. Part (d) of
Chapter 36, Problem 75CP(choose chapter or problem)
CALC Intensity Pattern of Slits, Continued. Part (d) of Challenge Problem
gives an expression for the intensity in the interference pattern of
identical slits. Use this result to verify the following statements. (a) The maximum intensity in the pattern is \(N^{2} I_{0}\). (b) The principal maximum at the center of the pattern extends from \(\varphi=2 \pi / \mathrm{N}\) to \(\varphi=-2 \pi / N\), so its width is inversely proportional to
. (c) A minimum occurs whenever
Equation transcription:
Text transcription:
N^{2} I_{0}
\varphi=-2 \pi / N
\varphi=2 \pi /{N}
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
CALC Intensity Pattern of Slits, Continued. Part (d) of Challenge Problem
gives an expression for the intensity in the interference pattern of
identical slits. Use this result to verify the following statements. (a) The maximum intensity in the pattern is \(N^{2} I_{0}\). (b) The principal maximum at the center of the pattern extends from \(\varphi=2 \pi / \mathrm{N}\) to \(\varphi=-2 \pi / N\), so its width is inversely proportional to
. (c) A minimum occurs whenever
Equation transcription:
Text transcription:
N^{2} I_{0}
\varphi=-2 \pi / N
\varphi=2 \pi /{N}
ANSWER:
Solution 75CP