The Minimum Path Difference That Will Produce a Phase Difference

question 1

Multiple Choice

The minimum path difference that will produce a phase difference of 90º for light of wavelength 500 nm is

• A)62.5 nm
• B)125 nm
• C)250 nm
• D)375 nm
• E)400 nm

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