Quiz on Interference in Thin Films

What phenomenon causes the bright colors seen in soap bubbles?

• Reflection

• Thin-film interference

• Diffraction

• Refraction

What happens to light when it reflects off a medium with a higher index of refraction?

• It speeds up

• It undergoes a phase change

• It scatters

• It is absorbed

Constructive interference in a thin film always results in a dark appearance.

• True

• False

The refractive index of the thin film material plays a critical role in determining the interference patterns.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The refractive index is a very important factor

A phase change of 180 degrees occurs when light reflects from a medium with a __________ refractive index.

The thickness of the thin film, the __________ of light, and the angle of incidence all affect the interference pattern.

Imagine you're designing a display screen using thin-film interference to produce specific colors. How would you precisely control the thickness and material of the thin films to achieve a wide range of vibrant, accurate colors, and what challenges might you encounter in this process?