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    What is spatial coherence?

    It describes the phase correlation of light waves across a wavefront.

    How does laser light differ from ordinary light sources in terms of spatial coherence?

    Laser light has high spatial coherence, while ordinary light sources have poor coherence.

    What happens to light waves when they reflect from a rarer to a denser medium?

    They undergo a phase change of π.

    What is the condition for constructive interference in reflected light?

    2μt cosr + λ/2 = nλ.

    What is the path difference for transmitted rays in thin films?

    It is given by ∆ = 2μt cosr.

    What occurs when the thickness of a film approaches zero?

    The film appears completely dark due to destructive interference.

    What causes the production of colors in thin films?

    Only certain wavelengths satisfy the condition for maxima and are reflected.

    What is the effective path difference for reflected light with a phase change?

    It is ∆eff = 2μt cosr + λ/2.

    How do the conditions for maxima in reflected light compare to transmitted light?

    They are complementary; maxima in reflected light are minima in transmitted light.

    What is the typical value of τc for a well-stabilized laser?

    Approximately 10^-4 seconds.