We intend to observe two distant equal-brightness stars whose angular separation is 50.0 10 -7 rad.

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We intend to observe two distant equal-brightness stars whose angular separation is 50.0 × 10-7 rad. Assuming a mean wavelength of 550 nm, what is the smallest-diameter objective lens that will resolve the stars (according to Rayleigh’s criterion)?

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Optics

ISBN: 978-0133977226

5th edition

Authors: Eugene Hecht

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