Interference of 2 spherical waves

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the curvature C2 through ABCD matrices and mentions that C1 has only one phase inversion compared to C. The resulting pattern is similar to Newton's rings, but the sizes of the rings cannot be determined without knowing the lens parameters. The position of C1 and C2's centers are not given, but C1's radius of curvature is thought to be the sum of the distances from the planar surface to the point source and the center of C1.
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Homework Statement
I have these image and I have difficulties in solving two questions.
The first asks to write the curvature of the spherical waves, C1 and C2 after reflecting in the plane and spherical front respectively, as a function of R, radius of curvature of the lens, n index of refraction of the lens and t, the thickness of the lens.
And the second , which asks what the interference pattern is like if the two wavefronts with curvatures C1 and C2 interfere at
a distance −d from the flat face of the lens.
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I believe that to find the curvature C2 is through the ABCD matrices and that C1 has only one phase inversion compared to C. In addition, that the pattern formed is like Newton's rings but I don't know how to find the sizes of the newton's rings depending on lens parameters
 

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The way C is drawn, with that blue arrow angled up from the horizontal, it appears to be from a point source some distance to the left. If that point is ##x_1## from the planar surface and the centre of C1 is ##x_2## from the planar surface then I would have thought C1's radius of curvature was ##x_1+x_2##. But ##x_2## is not given.
Likewise, the position of the centre of C2 is not given.
 

1. What is interference of 2 spherical waves?

Interference of 2 spherical waves is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves of the same frequency and amplitude meet and overlap in space. This results in the formation of a new wave pattern with regions of constructive and destructive interference.

2. How does interference of 2 spherical waves occur?

Interference of 2 spherical waves occurs when two waves travel through the same medium and meet at a point in space. The waves interfere with each other, either amplifying or canceling each other out, depending on their relative phase and amplitude.

3. What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?

Constructive interference occurs when two waves with the same frequency and amplitude meet and their peaks align, resulting in a larger amplitude wave. Destructive interference occurs when two waves with the same frequency and amplitude meet and their peaks and troughs align, resulting in a cancellation of the waves.

4. How is the interference pattern of 2 spherical waves affected by the distance between the sources?

The interference pattern of 2 spherical waves is affected by the distance between the sources. As the distance between the sources increases, the interference pattern becomes more spread out and the regions of constructive and destructive interference become less defined.

5. What are some real-life applications of interference of 2 spherical waves?

Interference of 2 spherical waves has many practical applications, such as in sound engineering, where it is used to create a desired sound quality. It is also used in medical imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, to produce high-resolution images. Additionally, it is used in optical instruments, such as microscopes and telescopes, to improve the resolution and clarity of images.

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