A microscope with an objective of focal length (1.6 mathrm{~mm}) is used to inspect the tiny features

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A microscope with an objective of focal length \(1.6 \mathrm{~mm}\) is used to inspect the tiny features of a computer chip. It is desired to resolve two objects only \(400 \mathrm{~nm}\) apart. What diameter objective is needed if the microscope is used in air with light of wavelength \(550 \mathrm{~nm}\) ?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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