Question

A 500 nm wavelength light illuminates a soap film with an index of refraction 1.33 to make it look bright. If the beam of light is incident normal on the film, what is the minimum thickness of the film

Answer 1

t(min) = 94nm

Step-by-step explanation:

The wavelength of the light incident is 500 nm.

The refractive index of the film is 1.33.

The minimum thickness of the soap film required for constructive interference.

The thickness of the film for the constructive interference is given by:

2*t= (m + 1/2) λ′

Now, λ′ = λ/μ = 500/1.33 = 376nm

The minimum thickness of the film

′t′ will be at m=0 :

2*t(min) = (0 + 1/2) 376

t(min) = 94nm