In this discussion, we consider a beam of light (f = 7.5 x 10¹4 Hz) in air (n = 1) incident on a soap film (n =). Consider light incident on a thin soap film, as illustrated in the cross-sectional side-view diagram below. The soap film is supported by a loop (not shown), which is held vertically. Only a small portion of the film has been shown: the thickness of the film is greatly exaggerated. Cross-sectional side view (The thickness of the film is greatly exaggerated.) First boundary Air Soap film Air Second boundary Sketch the reflected and transmitted light at the first air-soap boundary on the left, then follow the transmitted light to the second soap-air boundary on the right and draw the reflected and transmitted light, and lastly for the reflected light inside the film draw it as it transmits across the first soap-air boundary on the left. On your sketch write down the frequency and wavelength of the light in each region. Suppose that an observer were located on the left side of the soap film. Which of the rays that you drew could reach this observer?

In this discussion, we consider a beam of light (f = 7.5 x 10¹4 Hz) in air (n = 1) incident on a soap film (n =). Consider light incident on a thin soap film, as illustrated in the cross-sectional side-view diagram below. The soap film is supported by a loop (not shown), which is held vertically. Only a small portion of the film has been shown: the thickness of the film is greatly exaggerated. Cross-sectional side view (The thickness of the film is greatly exaggerated.) First boundary Air Soap film Air Second boundary Sketch the reflected and transmitted light at the first air-soap boundary on the left, then follow the transmitted light to the second soap-air boundary on the right and draw the reflected and transmitted light, and lastly for the reflected light inside the film draw it as it transmits across the first soap-air boundary on the left. On your sketch write down the frequency and wavelength of the light in each region. Suppose that an observer were located on the left side of the soap film. Which of the rays that you drew could reach this observer?

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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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