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two dots are at a distance of 3.8 nm. the radiation we will have to use in order to be able to see the two dots clearly must have a wavelength of:
Ans. Resolution (r) is given by-
r = L / 2 NA - equation 1
Where, r = resolution = the distance between two points to be resolved
L = wavelength
NA = Numerical aperture (1.45 for oil immersion)
Given, r = 3.8 nm
Putting the values in equation 1-
3.8 nm = L / (2 x 1.45)
Or, L = 3.8 nm x 2.90
Hence, L = 11.02 nm
Therefore, required wavelength, L = 11.02 nm