Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Wave Optics - Exercises and Problems - Page 651: 52

Answer

$\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\;d}{2}$

Work Step by Step

We are given that the distance to the screen is $L$, and the position of the first-order bright fringe is $y_1=L$. We know, in a diffraction grating, that $$d\sin\theta_m=m\lambda$$ So at $m=1$, $$\lambda=d\sin\theta_1$$ where $\theta_1=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{y_1}{L}\right]=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{L}{L}\right]=45^\circ$ Hence, $$\lambda=d\sin45^\circ$$ $$\boxed{\lambda=\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\;d}{2} }$$
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