Physical Optics : Interference
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Fig.11.1.1: Fresnel's biprism

Fesnel biprism can be used to determine the wavelength of a light source (monochromatic), thickness of a thin transparent sheet/ thin film, refractive index of medium etc. The method of determination is described below. The experiment can easily be done in the laboratory.

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