Explain the refractive index distribution for a graded index optical fiber given as \begin{aligned} n^2(r) &= n_1^2 \left[ 1 - 2\delta \left( \frac{r}{a} \right)^q \right], & r < a \\ &= n_1^2 [1 - 2\delta] = n_2^2, & r > a \end{aligned} with usual meaning of symbols. Sketch and name the above profiles with justification for q = 1, 2 and \infty.

Explain physically why dispersion is diminished in multimode parabolic-index fiber than in step-index fiber.

With a planoconvex lens of radius of curvature R resting on a plane glass surface, Newton's rings are observed with incident light of wavelength \lambda. Find the radii of m\text{th} order dark rings. What will be the colour of the innermost ring with white light illumination?

In Young's double-slit experiment, a thin mica sheet (refractive index = 1 \cdot 5) is introduced in the path of one of the beams. If the central fringe gets shifted by 0 \cdot 2\text{ cm}, calculate the thickness of the mica sheet. Assume separation between the two slits (d) and between slit and source (D) as d = 0 \cdot 1\text{ cm} and D = 50\text{ cm}.

Deduce an expression for resolving power of a diffraction grating, explaining its meaning. What will be the value of the number of slits in the grating to resolve \text{D}_1 and \text{D}_2 lines of sodium in the first order, assuming \lambda and \Delta\lambda respectively as 600\text{ nm} and 0\cdot6\text{ nm}?

Draw a neat diagram to show how light propagates through a graded index optical fiber from the entrance to the fiber end and explain.

Explain how you can construct a zone plate from Fresnel's half period zone. Show that a zone plate has multiple foci.

What are the step index and graded index optical fibers ? What are the conventional optical windows for light propagation through optical fibers ?

How does the population inversion in an active medium lead to the amplification of light in a laser ? Explain in details.

Write down the mathematical representation of Fermat's principle and explain all the notations used. With the help of a neat diagram, show that this principle can be used to obtain the law of refraction : n_1 \sin \theta_1 = n_2 \sin \theta_2 , where n_1 and n_2 are the refractive indices of the two media while \theta_1 and \theta_2 are the angles of incidence and refraction of the light beam.

If the system matrix for a thin lens of focal length f is given by : S = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1/f \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} , show that the system matrix for a combination of two thin lenses of focal lengths f_1 and f_2 separated by a distance d can be obtained as S_{12} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 - d/f_2 & -(1/f_1 + 1/f_2 - d/f_1 f_2) \\ d & 1 - d/f_1 \end{bmatrix}

A left circularly polarized beam (\lambda = 5893^\circ\text{A}) is incident normally on a calcite crystal (with its optic axis cut parallel to the surface) of thickness 0.005141\text{ mm}. What will be the state of polarization of the emergent beam ? Justify your answer. Here the refractive indices for the ordinary and the extraordinary rays are 1.65836 and 1.48641 respectively.

Starting with the rate equations for matter-radiation interaction, show that the ratio of the Einstein's A and B coefficients is proportional to the third power of the frequency of radiation.

Classify fibers based on the number of modes that can propagate through them. Depict step-index and graded-index multimode fibers pictorially.

If a thin sheet of glass of thickness t and refractive index \mu is placed in the path of one of the interfering waves, show that the distance through which a fringe is displaced is a function of t.

In a double slit interference experiment, show that the fringe shape is a hyperbola.

Consider a zone plate with radii r_n = 0\cdot 11 \sqrt{n}\text{ cm} illuminated by a monochromatic light of wavelength 589\text{ nm}. Calculate the positions of first two foci.

A plano-convex lens of radius 1\cdot 0\text{ m} is placed on an optically flat glass plate. The space between the lens and the glass plate is filled with a liquid. The diameter of the 5^{\text{th}} ring changes to 3\cdot 0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ m}. Calculate the refractive index of the liquid when the ring is bright. The wavelength of light used is 589\text{ nm}.

Discuss spatial evolution of Fresnel diffraction into Fraunhofer diffraction.

A block of mass m is attached to one end of a combination of two massless springs connected in series. The other end of the combination is fixed to a rigid support. The spring constants of the two springs are k_1 and k_2, respectively. The block is free to move on a frictionless horizontal surface. If the block is pulled a little and then released, calculate the frequency of oscillation of the block.