Monochromatic light of wavelength 500nm in air is incident along a normal line to a plane of glass (n-1.5) that has 150nm thick transparent coating, with an index of refraction somewhere between 2.5 and 2.9. This light is brightly reflected (completely constructive interference.) What is the index of refraction of the coating? The mediums are air (n=1) -> coating (n=?) -> glass (=1.5) The screenshot has the full question/answer options.

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Monochromatic light of wavelength 500nm in air is incident along a normal line to a plane of glass (n-1.5) that has 150nm thick transparent coating, with an index of refraction somewhere between 2.5 and 2.9. This light is brightly reflected (completely constructive interference.) What is the index of refraction of the coating? The mediums are air (n=1) -> coating (n=?) -> glass (=1.5)

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Monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm in air is incident along a normal line to a plane of
glass (n=1.5) that has a 150 nm thick transparent coating, with an index of refraction somewhere
between 2.5 and 2.9. This light is brightly reflected (completely constructive interference). What
is the index of refraction of the coating? The mediums are air (n=1)-> coating (n=?) -> glass
(n=1.5)
Select one:
а. 2.9
b. 2.7
с. 2.5
d. 2.8
e. 2.6
Transcribed Image Text:Monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm in air is incident along a normal line to a plane of glass (n=1.5) that has a 150 nm thick transparent coating, with an index of refraction somewhere between 2.5 and 2.9. This light is brightly reflected (completely constructive interference). What is the index of refraction of the coating? The mediums are air (n=1)-> coating (n=?) -> glass (n=1.5) Select one: а. 2.9 b. 2.7 с. 2.5 d. 2.8 e. 2.6
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