Physics

Physics

Problem

Near-normal white light in air shines on a thin oil film (index 1.40) floating on water (index 1.33). If the film thickness equals λ4nfilm\dfrac{\lambda}{4n_{\text{film}}} for some wavelength λ\lambda, determine whether the reflected light at that wavelength is expected to be bright (constructive interference) or dark (destructive interference). Explain your reasoning in one or two sentences.

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