Optics 7 Question 43
44. Two parallel beams of light and (separation ) containing radiations of wavelengths and (which are mutually coherent in each wavelength separately) are incident normally on a prism as shown in figure.
The refractive index of the prism as a function of wavelength is given by the relation,
(a) Find the value of
(b) Find the deviation of the beams transmitted through the face
(c) A convergent lens is used to bring these transmitted beams into focus. If the intensities of the upper and the lower beams immediately after transmission from the face
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 44. (a)
Solution:
- (a) Total internal reflection (TIR) will take place first for that wavelength for which critical angle is small or
is large.
From the given expression of
of
Thus, condition of TIR is just satisfied for
or
Solving this equation, we get
(b)
For,
or
For
Applying
(c)
Path difference between rays 1 and 2
Further,
Substituting in Eq. (i), we get
Or these two rays will interfere constructively. So, maximum intensity will be obtained from their interference.
NOTE In this question we have written,
because in medium angle with normal is
or