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In solar cells, a silicon solar cell ( μ=3.5\mu = 3.5 ) is coated with a thin film of silicon monoxide SiO\text{SiO} ( μ=1.45\mu = 1.45 ) to minimize reflective losses from the surface. Determine the minimum thickness of SiO\text{SiO} that produces the least reflection at a wavelength of 550 nm550 \text{ nm} , near the centre of the visible spectrum. Assume approximately normal incidence.

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