G6 Thin-film InterferenceG6 Thin-film Interference
Reflection of wave on a string
Reflection by denser medium
Reflection by less dense medium
d soap bubble n = 1.4 air
Magnesium Floride n = 1.4 glass n = 1.5 air
Example 1: What is the minimum thickness of a soap film that gives constructive interference for light that has a wavelength of 600nm in soap?
Example 2: Colored interference fringes are viewed when white light is incident on oil floating on water. The refractive index of oil is 1.5 and the refractive index of water is 1.3. What is the thinnest thickness of oil that will give constructive interference for yellow light? (λ = 580nm in air)