$\boxed{\text{The intensity increases by a factor of 100.}}$
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Case (b): Phase plate (phase shift \pi) on even zones
The rings that were previously opaque are replaced by dielectric layers that add a phase shift of \pi to the wave passing through.
· The odd zones (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) pass with no phase change.
· The even zones (2, 4, 6, 8) would normally arrive with a phase shift of $\pi$due to the path difference, but the layer adds another \pi, so they end up in phase with the odd ones.
Now all zones (9 in total) contribute constructively:
$\boxed{\text{The intensity increases by a factor of 100.}}$
$\boxed{\text{The intensity increases by a factor of 100.}}$
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Case (b): Phase plate (phase shift \pi) on even zones
Case (b): Phase plate (phase shift \pi) on even zones
The rings that were previously opaque are replaced by dielectric layers that add a phase shift of \pi to the wave passing through.
The rings that were previously opaque are replaced by dielectric layers that add a phase shift of \pi to the wave passing through.
· The odd zones (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) pass with no phase change.
· The odd zones (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) pass with no phase change.
· The even zones (2, 4, 6, 8) would normally arrive with a phase shift of $\pi$due to the path difference, but the layer adds another \pi, so they end up in phase with the odd ones.
· The even zones (2, 4, 6, 8) would normally arrive with a phase shift of $\pi$due to the path difference, but the layer adds another \pi, so they end up in phase with the odd ones.
Now all zones (9 in total) contribute constructively:
Now all zones (9 in total) contribute constructively: