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Suppose we coat a glass window (n = 1.5) with a thin coating in order to...

Suppose we coat a glass window (n = 1.5) with a thin coating in order to eliminate the reflection for normal incidence radiation, at a wavelength of 550 nm. Find the reflectance as a function of wavelength.

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In the images below required relation of reflectance as a function of wavelength is obtained, and then finally the thickness and reflectance for given case is obtained...

So please find your answers in the given images (in 4th and 7th image)

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