Find Optimal Wavelength for Thin Film Camera Lens Coated with Magnesium Fluoride

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Homework Statement



A camera lens (n = 1.90) is coated with a thin film of magnesium fluoride (n = 1.40) of thickness 90.0 nm. What wavelength in the visible spectrum is most strongly transmitted through the film?


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I have no idea where to start, is there an equation that will use both n's at once?
 
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