A source S of monochromatic light and a detector D are both located in air a distance h above a horizontal plane sheet of glass and are separated by a horizontal distance x. Waves reaching D directly from S interfere with waves that reflect off the glass. The distance x is small compared to h so that the reflection is at close to normal incidence. (a) Show that the condition for constructive interference is and the condition for destructive interference is
(Hint: Take into account the phase change on reflection.) (b) Let h = 24 cm and x = 14 cm. What is the longest wavelength for which there will be constructive interference?
We need at least 10 more requests to produce the solution.
0 / 10 have requested this problem solution
The more requests, the faster the answer.