Thin film interference

Understand how two coherent sources can be created by reflection off a thin film.Use analogy with waves in a string to deduce that there will be a phase change on reflection off a more dense medium.Account for change of wavelength with varying refractive index.Derive the equation for constructive and destructive interference.Explain the formation of coloured fringes in soap films.

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