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Interference

The document discusses Young's Double Slit Experiment (YDSE) and provides equations for wave interference, including the resultant wave at point P from two sources. It covers concepts such as path difference, fringe patterns, and calculations related to maxima and minima in different media. Additionally, it addresses optical path differences and the effective path difference in relation to the refractive index.

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Interference

The document discusses Young's Double Slit Experiment (YDSE) and provides equations for wave interference, including the resultant wave at point P from two sources. It covers concepts such as path difference, fringe patterns, and calculations related to maxima and minima in different media. Additionally, it addresses optical path differences and the effective path difference in relation to the refractive index.

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Interference YDSE

Pth difference Q

y1 = 3sin( kx1 − t + )
2
 
y2 = 4sin  kx2 − t −  additional Q
 2

x1 − x2 =
2

The wave equation at P due to two sources is given


by, Find the equation for the resultant wave at P.

Now 3 wave equation.


y = 2sin t + 1sin t + 4cos t

The order of fringe increases as we move away


from point O on the screen
Pth difference for nth maxima and minima
Missing wavelengths in front of any one slit
IF the angle is complicated, then follow rad
calculation
y y
tan  = sin  =  = ( Rad ) = x = d sin  = d
D D
2 2 dy
 = x = 
  D

YDSE in different media

Find the no maxim, a


Intensity at Middle point O. calculation of central
maxima, fringe shit, no of fringes shifted

Optical path difference

Effective path difference, x = (  − 1) t

Number of waves in each medium and its ratio

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