Reflection maximum of material

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To achieve a reflection maximum for normal-incidence light at both 400 nm and 600 nm using a coating of n1 = 1.33 on n2 = 1.50 glass, the thickness of the coating must be calculated based on interference conditions. The required thickness will also result in a reflection minimum at a wavelength between 400 nm and 600 nm. A phase change of 180 degrees occurs due to the higher refractive index of the glass compared to the coating. The problem involves understanding the interference patterns created by light reflecting off the two surfaces. Guidance is needed to determine the specific thickness and the wavelength of the reflection minimum.
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Homework Statement


A coating of n1 = 1.33 material is to be added to n2 = 1.50 glass, in order to make it "irridescent."
a) What is the thinnest layer of material which will have a reflection maximum for normal-incidence light at BOTH 400 and 600 nm (vacuum) wavelength?
b) This thickness will have a reflection minimum at some wavelength between 400 and 600 nm. What is the wavelength of the reflection minimum?

Known:
n1 = 1.33 (coating)
n2 = 1.50 (glass)

3. The Attempt at a Solution

I drew a diagram, but I don't know how to begin to go about this problem. Can someone please guide me?
I also know there's a 180 phase change because n2 > n1.
 
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You get interference between light that gets reflected at the first surface and light that gets reflected at the second surface. They need a special relationship to give the properties you want.
 
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