A thin oil film (n = 1.45) floats on water (n = 1.33) and is viewed from above in air…
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Problem
A thin oil film (n = 1.45) floats on water (n = 1.33) and is viewed from above in air under normal illumination with wavelength 600 nm in air. Only the reflection from the top surface of the oil film experiences a 180° phase shift. What is the least film thickness that results in no reflected light at this wavelength?
(a) 300nm
(b) 415nm
(c) 210nm
(d) 100nm