// Scilab code Ex4.15 : Pg:156 (2008) clc;clear; d1 = 0.45; // Position of the first lens placed between the biprism and the eye-piece, cm d2 = 0.29; // Position of the second lens placed between the biprism and the eye-piece, cm omega = 0.0326; // Fringe width, cm D = 200; // Distance between the biprism and narrow slit, cm d = sqrt(d1*d2)/2; // Separation between two virtual sources, cm Lambda = 2*d*omega/D; // Wavelength of light used, cm printf("\nThe wavelength of light used = %4.2e cm", Lambda); // Result // The wavelength of light used = 5.89e-005 cm