In Michelson interferometer to switch the fringe from bright to dark, the mirror should be displaced through
Correct answer: C. λ/6
- A. λ
- B. λ/3
- C. λ/6
- D. λ/4
Explanation
Explanation: In Michelson interferometer, to switch the fringe from bright to dark (or vice versa), the mirror needs to be displaced by a distance equal to half of the wavelength (λ/2). Since the displacement for switching from bright to dark corresponds to half a wavelength, the correct option is λ/6.
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