Thin film diffraction - to start

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Thin film diffraction -- need help to start

Homework Statement



I attached a picture of the problem, could anyone tell how I would begin to proceed with this problem? I believe that it is more complicated than simply a Snell's law problem, due to the thin film of oil.

Thanks for your consideration.

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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  • Ray diagram of light entering a thin oil layer on water from air at 60.0 degrees from the normal, refracting through the oil and water, with the refracted angle labeled theta in the water.
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All you need is snell's law. However, you will need to use it twice.