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I need some help understanding the following. - Light wave interference: y = m * wavelength (constructive) y = (m + 0.5) * wavelength (destructive) - Interference in thin film: 2d = (m + 0.5) * {wavelength in film} (constructive) 2d = m * {wavelength in film} (destructive) - Clarification: m : order number y : distance from center of viewing screen d : distance between slits - Question: I would argue that the constructive interference for the film is still: 2d = m * {wavelength in film} but according to the literature it's: 2d = (m + 0.5) * {wavelength in film} and I cant s

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