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Numerical - 20
20. In Young's double slit experiment, the intensity at a point is 75% of maximum intensity. What is the smallest distance of this point from the central fringe? Given d = 0.1mm, D = 1m and l = 600 nm.
 
Suggested solution:
 
The intensity I at a point on the screen where the two disturbances arrive having a phase difference s is
 
 
I = 0.751max Therefore,
 
 
 
Let x be the minimum distance of this point from the central fringe.
 
Then,
 
 
 
or
 
 
 
     
   
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