Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Interference - Problems - Page 1078: 83a

Answer

$d=50nm$

Work Step by Step

As the reflection causes a phase difference of $\pi$ hence the path difference is $\pi$ or $\frac{\lambda}{2}$. That is: $\Delta L=\frac{\lambda}{2}$ $7d-2d=\frac{\lambda}{2}$ $5d=\frac{\lambda}{2}$ $10d=\lambda=500nm$ $d=\frac{500nm}{10}=50nm$
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