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Wave optics describes the connection between waves and rays of light. According to wave theory of light, the light is a form of energy which
travels through a medium in the form of transverse wave motion. The speed of light in a medium depends upon the nature of medium.
Newton’s Corpuscular Theory
Light consists of very small invisible elastic particles which travel in vacuum with a speed of 3 x 108 m/s.
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The theory could explain re ection and refraction.
The size of corpuscular of di erent colours of light are di erent.
It could not explain interference, di raction, polarisation. photoelectric e ect and Compton e ect. The theory failed as it could not explain why
light travels faster in a rarer medium than in a denser medium.
Wavefront
A wavefront is de ned as the continuous locus of all the particles of a medium, which are vibrating in the same phase.
These are three types
(i) Spherical wavefront
(ii) Cylindrical wavefront
(iii) Plane wavefront
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Huygen’s Wave Theory
Light travel in a medium in the form of wavefront.
A wavefront is the locus of all the particles vibrating in same phase.
All particles on a wavefront behaves as a secondary source of light, which emits secondary wavelets.
The envelope of secondary wavelets represents the new position of a wavefront.
When source of light is a point source,the wavefront is spherical.
Amplitude (A) is inversely proportional to distance (x) i.g., A ∝ 1 / x .
∴ Intensity (I) ∝ (Amplitude)2
When SOurce of light is linear, the wavefront is cylindrical.
Amplitude (A) ∝ 1 / √x
∴ Intensity ∝ (Amplitude)2 ∝ 1 / x
Huygen’s Principle
(i) Every point on given wavefront (called primary wavefront) acts as a fresh source of new disturbance called secondary wavelets.
(ii) The secondary wavelets travels in all the directions with the speed of light in the medium.
(iii) A surface touching these secondary wavelets tangentially in the forward direction at any instant gives the new (secondary) wave front of that
instant.
Maxwell’s Electromagnetic Wave Theory
(i) Light waves are electromagnetic waves which do not require a material medium for their propagation.
(ii) Due to transverse nature, light wave undergo polarisation.
(iii) The velocity of electromagnetic wave in vacuum is c = 1 / √μo εo
(iv) The velocity of electromagnetic waves in medium is less than that of light, v < c
v = 1 / √μo εo εr μr = c / √μo εr
(v) The velocity of electromagnetic waves in a medium depend upon the electric and magnetic properties of the medium.
where, μo = absolute magnetic permeability and
εo = absolute electrical permittivity of free space.
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(ii) The energy of a photon is E == hv, where h is Planck’s constant and v is the frequency of light.
(iii) Quantum theory could explain photoelectric e ect, Compton e ect and Raman e ect.
(iii) Quantum theory failed to explain interference, di raction and polarisation of light.
de – Broglie’s Dual Theory
Light waves have dual nature, wave nature according to Maxwell’s electromagnetic wave theory and particle nature according to Max-Planck’s
quantum theory.
Two natures of light are like the two faces of a coin. In anyone phenomena only its one nature appears.
Energy of photon = hv = hc / λ
where, h = Planck’s constant 6.6 * 10<sup-34 J / s
de-Broglie wave equation is λ = h / p = h / mv
where h denotes Planck’s constant.
Superposition of Waves
When two similar waves propagate in a medium simultaneously, then at any point the resultant displacement is equal to the vector sum of
displacement produced by individual waves.
y = y1 + y2
Interference of Light
When two light waves of similar frequency having a zero or constant phase di erence propagate in a medium simultaneously in the same
direction, then due to their superposition maximum intensity is obtained at few points and minimum intensity at other few points.
This phenomena of redistribution of energy due to superposition of waves is called interference of light waves.
The interference taking place at points of maximum intensity is called constructive interference.
The interference taking place at points of minimum intensity is destructive interference.
Fringe Width
The distance between the centres of two consecutive bright or dark fringes is called the fringe width.
The angular fringe width is given by θ = λ / d.
where λ is the wavelength of light d is the distance between two coherent sources.
Conditions for Constructive and Destructive Interference
For Constructive Interference
Phase di erence, φ = 2nπ
Path di erence, Δx = nλ
where, n = 0, 1, 2, 3,…
For Destructive Interference
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If two waves of exactly same frequency and of amplitude a and b interfere, then amplitude of resultant wave is given by
R = √a2 + b2 + 2ab cos φ
where φ is the phase di erence between two waves.
Rmax = (a + b)
Rmin = (a – b)
Intensity of wave
∴ I = a2 + b2 + 2ab cos φ
= I1 + I2 + 2 √I1 I2 cos φ
where I1 and I2 are intensities of two waves.
∴ I1 / I2 = a2 / b2 = ω1 / ω2
Where ω1 and ω2 are width of slits.
Energy remains conserved during interference.
Interference fringe width
β = Dλ / d
where, D = distance of screen from slits, λ = wavelength of light and d = distance between two slits.
Distance of nth bright fringe from central fringe xn = nDλ / d
Distance of nth dark fringe from central fringe x’n = (2n – 1) Dλ / 2d
Coherent Sources of Light
The sources of light emitting light of same wavelength, same frequency having a zero or constant phase di erence are called coherent sources
of light.
When a transparent sheet of refractive index μ and of thickness t is introduced in one of the path of interfering waves, then fringe pattern shifts
in that direction by a distance Y
Y = D / d (μ – 1) t = β / λ (μ – 1) t
where, β = fringe width.
Fresnel’s Biprism
It is a combination of two prisms of very small refracting angles placed base to base. It is used to obtain two coherent sources from a single
light source.
Lyod’s Mirror
The shape of interference fringes are usually hyperbolic.
When screen is held at 900 to the line joining foci of the hyperbola, the fringes are circular.
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The bending of light waves around the corners of an obstacle or aperture is called di raction of light.
The phenomenon of di raction is divided mainly in the following two classes
(a) Fresnel class

(b) Fraunhofer class
S.No Fresnel Class Fraunhofer Class
1 The sourceis at a finite distance The source is at infinite distance
2 No optJcals are required. Opticals are in the form of Collimating lens and focusing lens are required.
3 Fringes are not sharp and well defined. Fringes are sharpand well defined.
Fraunhofer Di raction at a Single Slit
Linear Width 0f central maximum 2Dλ / a = 2fλ / a
Angular width of central maximum = 2λ / a
where, λ = wavelength of light, a = width of single slit, D = distance of screen from the slit and f = focal length of convex lens.
For Secondary Minima
(a) Path di erence = nλ
(b) Linear distance = nDλ / a = nfλ / a
(c) Angular spread = nλ / a
where, n = 1, 2, 3,.,.
For Secondary Maxima
(a) Path di erence = (2n + 1 ) &lamda; / 2
(b) LInear distance = (2n + 1 ) D&lamda; / 2a = (2n + 1 ) f&lamda; / 2a
(c) Angular spread = (2n + 1 ) &lamda; / 2
Important Points
A soap bubble or oil film on water appears coloured in white light due to interference of light reflected from upper and lower
surfaces of soap bubble or oil film.
In interference fringe pattern all bright and dark fringes are of same width,
In diffraction fringe pattern central bright fringe is brightest and widest. and I remaining secondary maximas are of gradually
decreasing intensities.
The difference between interference and diffraction is that the interference is the superposition between the wavelets coming
from two coherent sources while the diffraction is the superposition between the wavelets coming from the single wavefront
Polarisation
The phenomena of restructuring of electric vectors of light into a single direction is called polarisation.
Ordinary light has electric vectors in all possible directions in a plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light.
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Polarisation can take place only in transverse waves.
Nicol Prism
A nicol prism is an optical device which is used for producing plane polarised light and analysing light the same.
The nicol prism consists of two calcite crystal cut at 68° with its principal axis joined by a glue called Canada balsam.
Law of Malus
When a beam of completely plane polarised light is incident on an analyser, the intensity of transmitted light from analyser is directly
proportional to the square of the cosine of the angle between plane of transmission of analyser and polariser, i.e.,
I ∝ cos2 θ
When ordinary light is incident on a polariser the intensity of transmitted light is half of the intensity of incident light.
When a polariser and analyser are perpendicular to each other, then intensity of transmitted light from analyser becomes O.
Brewster’s Law
When unpolarised light is incident at an angle of polarisation (ip) on the interface separating air from a medium of refractive index μ, then
re ected light becomes fully polarised, provided
μ = tan ip
If angle of polarisation is ip and angle of refraction is μ then
ip + r = 90°
Refractive index μ = tan ip = 1 / sin C
where, C = critical angle.
Double Refraction
When unpolarised light is incident on a calcite or quartz crystal it splits up into two refracted rays. one of which follows laws of refraction. called
ordinary ray (O-ray) and other do not follow laws of refraction. called extraordinary ray (E-ray). This phenomena is called double refraction.
Dichroism
Few double refracting crystals have a property of absorbing one of the two refracted rays and allowing the other to emerge out. This property
of crystal is called dichroism.
Polaroid
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A polaroid is used to avoid glare of light in spectacles.

Uses of Polaroid
(i) Polaroids are used in sun glasses. They protect the eyes from glare.
(ii) The polaroids are used in window panes of a train and especially of an aeroplane. They help to control the light entering through the
window.
(iii) The pictures taken by a stereoscopic camera. When seen with the help of polarized spectacles, create three dimensional e ect.
(iv) The windshield of an automobile is made of polaroid. Such a mind shield protects the eyes of the driver of the automobile from the dazzling
light of the approaching vehicles.
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Newton’s Corpuscular Theory

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The theory could explain re ection and refraction.

The size of corpuscular of di erent colours of light are di erent.

These are three types

(i) Spherical wavefront

(ii) Cylindrical wavefront

(iii) Plane wavefront

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Huygen’s Wave Theory

Light travel in a medium in the form of wavefront.

A wavefront is the locus of all the particles vibrating in same phase.

The envelope of secondary wavelets represents the new position of a wavefront.

When source of light is a point source,the wavefront is spherical.

Amplitude (A) is inversely proportional to distance (x) i.g., A ∝ 1 / x .

∴ Intensity (I) ∝ (Amplitude)2

When SOurce of light is linear, the wavefront is cylindrical.

Maxwell’s Electromagnetic Wave Theory

(ii) Due to transverse nature, light wave undergo polarisation.

(iii) The velocity of electromagnetic wave in vacuum is c = 1 / √μo εo

where, μo = absolute magnetic permeability and

εo = absolute electrical permittivity of free space.

(i) Light emits from a source in the form of packetsATSE

de – Broglie’s Dual Theory

where, h = Planck’s constant 6.6 * 10<sup-34 J / s

de-Broglie wave equation is λ = h / p = h / mv

where h denotes Planck’s constant.

The interference taking place at points of minimum intensity is destructive interference.

The angular fringe width is given by θ = λ / d.

Conditions for Constructive and Destructive Interference

For Constructive Interference

Phase di erence, φ = 2nπ

For Destructive Interference

R = √a2 + b2 + 2ab cos φ

where φ is the phase di erence between two waves.

where I1 and I2 are intensities of two waves.

Where ω1 and ω2 are width of slits.

Energy remains conserved during interference.

Interference fringe width

Distance of nth bright fringe from central fringe xn = nDλ / d

Distance of nth dark fringe from central fringe x’n = (2n – 1) Dλ / 2d

Coherent Sources of Light

where, β = fringe width.

The shape of interference fringes are usually hyperbolic.

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The phenomenon of di raction is divided mainly in the following two classes

(a) Fresnel class

S.No Fresnel Class Fraunhofer Class

1 The sourceis at a finite distance The source is at infinite distance

Fraunhofer Di raction at a Single Slit

Linear Width 0f central maximum 2Dλ / a = 2fλ / a

Angular width of central maximum = 2λ / a

For Secondary Minima

(a) Path di erence = nλ

(b) Linear distance = nDλ / a = nfλ / a