// Scilab Code Ex3.4:: Page-3.11 (2009) clc; clear; lambda = 1; // For simplicity assume wavelength of light used to be unity, unit R = 150; // Radius of curvature of the curved surface, cm r1 = sqrt(lambda*R); // For Newton's ring, cm f1 = r1^2/lambda; // Principal focal length of zone plate, cm printf("\nThe principal focal length of zone plate = %3d cm", f1); // Result // The principal focal length of zone plate = 150 cm