Which of the following statement is correct about producing coherent light from an ordinary incandescent light bulb? A) Use wavelength filter to make the light spatial coherence. B) Use a pinhole to improve the temporally coherent. C) Use a pinhole to improve the spatial coherence and temporally coherent. D) Use wavelength filter to make the light temporally coherent and spatial coherence. E) Use a pinhole to improve the spatial coherence.

Which of the following statement is correct about producing coherent light from an ordinary incandescent light bulb? A) Use wavelength filter to make the light spatial coherence. B) Use a pinhole to improve the temporally coherent. C) Use a pinhole to improve the spatial coherence and temporally coherent. D) Use wavelength filter to make the light temporally coherent and spatial coherence. E) Use a pinhole to improve the spatial coherence.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter35: The Nature Of Light And The Principles Of Ray Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35.1OQ: In each of the following situations, a wave passes through an opening in an absorbing wall. Rank the...

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