Easy interference problem regarding Newton's rings

In summary, during the conversation, the speaker discusses the equation for r² and mentions a difference of phase caused by the blue ray. They also mention a possible error due to reflections and the thickness of the material, as well as the red ray reflecting without a change in phase. It is noted that a phase shift of λ/2 may occur at the second reflection.
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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.
The grey is the air maybe polluted, as currently
 

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Please show us your work. Did you take into account any phase shifts due to reflections?
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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LCSphysicist said:
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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What is Newton's rings?

Newton's rings is an optical phenomenon that occurs when a convex lens is placed on top of a flat glass surface, creating a series of concentric rings of light and dark fringes.

What causes Newton's rings?

The interference of light waves that are reflected from the top and bottom surfaces of the convex lens and the flat glass surface causes Newton's rings. This interference creates a pattern of constructive and destructive interference, resulting in the rings.

How can Newton's rings be observed?

Newton's rings can be observed by placing a convex lens on top of a flat glass surface and then viewing the pattern of concentric rings using a monochromatic light source, such as a laser or a sodium lamp.

What is an easy interference problem regarding Newton's rings?

An easy interference problem regarding Newton's rings could be calculating the radius of a particular ring or determining the thickness of the air film between the lens and the glass surface based on the spacing of the rings.

What are some practical applications of Newton's rings?

Newton's rings have various practical applications, including testing the flatness of surfaces, measuring the refractive index of liquids, and determining the thickness of thin films. It is also used in the manufacturing of lenses and other optical components.

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