How to Derive the Formula for Separation in Fresnel's Biprism Experiment?

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Homework Statement



Show that the separation of the two coherent sources is given by d=2aA(n-1) where n is the refactive index of prism.

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from youngs double slit experiment y=Rm[itex]\lambda[/itex]/d

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i have no idea how to derive this formula. I've seen it many times before but nowhere shows the derivation. i can see youngs experiment is similar, but fail to see a connection?

help!

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Try this URL:http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/~raj/fresnel-biprism.pdf

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