A slit 0.370 mm wide is illuminated by parallel rays of light that have a wavelength of 530 nm . The diffraction pattern is observed on a screen that is 1.50 m from the slit. The intensity at the center of the central maximum (θ=0∘) is I0. a) What is the distance on the screen from the center of the central maximum to the first minimum? (mm) b) What is the distance on the screen from the center of the central maximum to the point where the intensity has fallen to I0/2? (mm) (The equation for β cannot be solved analytically. Use trial and error or solve it graphically.)

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A slit 0.370 mm wide is illuminated by parallel rays of light that have a wavelength of 530 nm . The diffraction pattern is observed on a screen that is 1.50 m from the slit. The intensity at the center of the central maximum (θ=0∘) is I0.

a) What is the distance on the screen from the center of the central maximum to the first minimum? (mm)

b) What is the distance on the screen from the center of the central maximum to the point where the intensity has fallen to I0/2? (mm) (The equation for β cannot be solved analytically. Use trial and error or solve it graphically.)

 

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