What Is the Smallest Thickness of a Coating of Magnesium

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the smallest thickness of a coating of magnesium fluoride (n = 1.38) applied to glass (n = 1.50) that gives minimum reflection for 600 nm light?

• A) 600 nm
• B) 300 nm
• C) 435 nm
• D) 109 nm
• E) 100 nm

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