What is the minimum thickness of a thin film required for constructive interference in the reflected light from it? Given, the refractive index of the film
, wavelength of the light incident on the film
.
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: The condition for constructive interference in a thin film of thickness
and refractive index
in the reflected system, for normal incidence is

For minimum thickness, 

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