Two monochromatic light beams have intensities in the ratio 1:9. An interference pattern is obtained by these beams. The ratio of the intensities of maximum to minimum is
- 8 : 1
- 4 : 1
- 3 : 1
- 9 : 1
Answer
(2) 4 : 1
Solution
I1I2 = 19 ⇒ a1a2 = I1I2 = 13
ImaxImin = (a1 + a2)2(a1 - a2)2 = (1 + 3)2(3 - 1)2
= 164 = 4 : 1
Answer: (2)