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    Oil film thickness for total reflection 500nm

    Thank you VERY much. I never thought of it as an interference problem!
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    Oil film thickness for total reflection 500nm

    Homework Statement I was asked to determin the film thickness for an oil film (n=1.33) for a light beam (500 nm) to give total reflection. I could calculate refraction angle for air to oil, but have no idea as to how to approach this question. Homework Equations The Attempt at a...