Fringe spacing of the Interference pattern due to two Coherent waves

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The discussion focuses on the fringe spacing of interference patterns created by two coherent waves with oblique incidence. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding fringe width and phase differences, which are critical for solving related problems. The conversation highlights that each wave generates its own pattern, and the final interference pattern results from the combination of these individual patterns. To effectively tackle such problems, users are encouraged to revisit foundational concepts and relevant equations.

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Homework Statement
In the attached image.
Relevant Equations
formulas of fringe width and phase differences I think.
Homework Statement: In the attached image.
Homework Equations: formulas of fringe width and phase differences I think.

It has been a long time since I have dealt with these kinds of interference/fringewidth problem, I can't figure out a way to start solving this problem. I was thinking about what the spacing between each of these wave-lines signify, and exactly which of them would create the pattern. Because of its oblique incidence, each wave would individually create patterns, so how do the two patterns make a final one?i think the fringewidth of the final pattern is asked here!
 

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Baibhab Bose said:
Because of its oblique incidence, each wave would individually create patterns
No. What makes you think that ?
Equations: formulas of fringe width and phase differences I think.
Way PF works is that you list the relevant equations and post an attempt at solution.
So re-read your old stuff or read up from some other source...
We don't give classes you missed or forgot and we don't do your homework -- it would only rob you from the rxercise...
 
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