Easy interference problem regarding Newton's rings

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The discussion centers on the interference problem related to Newton's rings, particularly focusing on phase shifts due to reflections. The equation r² = (R1)(R2)(λ)*(n-1/2)/(R1-R2) is mentioned, with emphasis on the phase difference of λ/2 for the blue ray. Participants clarify that the red ray reflects without a phase change initially, but experiences a phase shift of λ/2 upon subsequent transmission and reflection. There is confusion regarding whether the phase shift is λ/2 or λ, but it is confirmed that the first reflection does not cause a phase shift. The context of the discussion is specifically about the formation of dark rings in the interference pattern.
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Unfortunately, i found r² = (R1)(R2)(λ)*(n-1/2)/(R1-R2)
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I imagined a difference of phase λ/2 on the blue ray.
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Please show us your work. Did you take into account any phase shifts due to reflections?
 
TSny said:
Please show us your work. Did you take into account any phase shifts due to reflections?
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I thought that can the error is in the reflections yes.
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t is the thickness, that is, the difference of path, but:

2t = (n-1/2)λ

where the half is the difference of phase.
 
To be more specific, the red ray will reflect first without change of phase, and a part of it will be transmitted.
In this transmission, it will suffer another reflection, but this case the difference of refraction indice will make a difference of phase λ/2 (here i am a little confused if is λ/2 or λ
 
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To be more specific, the red ray will reflect first without change of phase, and a part of it will be transmitted.
In this transmission, it will suffer another reflection, but this case the difference of refraction indice will make a difference of phase λ/2 (here i am a little confused if is λ/2 or λ

If a reflection causes a phase shift, it will be a phase shift of ##\lambda/2##. Yes, there is a phase shift at the second reflection but not at the first reflection.

Keep in mind that you are dealing with the dark rings.
 
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