The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio n. In the interference pattern, the ratio Imax+IminImax−Imin will be
A
n+1n
B
n+12n
C
(n+1)2n
D
(n+1)22n
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the intensities of the two coherent light sources be I1 and I2. We are given that I2I1=n.
The maximum intensity in the interference pattern is given by Imax=(I1+I2)2=I1+I2+2I1I2.
The minimum intensity is given by Imin=(I1−I2)2=I1+I2−2I1I2.
We need to find the ratio Imax+IminImax−Imin.
First, calculate the numerator:
Imax−Imin=(I1+I2+2I1I2)−(I1+I2−2I1I2)=4I1I2
Next, calculate the denominator:
Imax+Imin=(I1+I2+2I1I2)+(I1+I2−2I1I2)=2(I1+I2)
Now, find the ratio:
Ratio=2(I1+I2)4I1I2=I1+I22I1I2
Divide both the numerator and the denominator by I2:
Ratio=I2I1+12I2I1
Substitute I2I1=n into the equation:
Ratio=n+12n
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