(II) A lens appears greenish yellow ( =570 NM is

Chapter 27, Problem 42P

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(II) A lens appears greenish yellow (\(\lambda=570 \mathrm{~nm}\) is strongest) when white light reflects from it. What minimum thickness of coating \((n=1.25)\) do you think is used on such a glass \((n=1.52)\) lens, and why?

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\lambda=570 nm

(n=1.25)

(n=1.52)

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QUESTION:

(II) A lens appears greenish yellow (\(\lambda=570 \mathrm{~nm}\) is strongest) when white light reflects from it. What minimum thickness of coating \((n=1.25)\) do you think is used on such a glass \((n=1.52)\) lens, and why?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

\lambda=570 nm

(n=1.25)

(n=1.52)

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The path difference of the rays 1 and 2 reaching the observer from the coating and glass is 2d.

         

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