The Minimum Path Difference That Will Produce a Phase Difference

question 56

Multiple Choice

The minimum path difference that will produce a phase difference of 180º for light of wavelength 600 nm is

• A)600 nm
• B)500 nm
• C)300 nm
• D)200 nm
• E)100 nm

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