A distant point source of light (like a star) emits light of wavelength 575 nm. When this light enters a camera whose lens has a focal length of 135 mm, the diffraction pattern formed on the camera’s detector has an Airy disk of radius 0.0112 mm. Find (a) the diameter of the lens aperture and (b) the f-number.

A distant point source of light (like a star) emits light of wavelength 575 nm. When this light enters a camera whose lens has a focal length of 135 mm, the diffraction pattern formed on the camera’s detector has an Airy disk of radius 0.0112 mm. Find (a) the diameter of the lens aperture and (b) the f-number.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter27: Wave Optics

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Problem 63P: Both sides of a uniform film that has index of refraction n and thickness d are in contact with air....

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