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Chapter 28, Problem 71PCE
A laser emits two wavelengths (λ = 420 nm; λ2 = 630 nm) When these two wavelengths strike a grating with 450 lines/mm, they produce maxima (of different orders) that coincide (a) What is the order (m) of each of the two overlapping lines? (b) At what angle does this overlap occur?
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Physics, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (5th Edition)
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