The image for a geometrically perfect optical system is blurred due to diffracti

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The image for a geometrically perfect optical system is blurred due to diffraction. This effect limits the resolution of optical instruments, regardless of magnification. Given two adjacent object points, which statement accurately represents Rayleigh's criterion for resolution?

A)The maximum intensities (meaning irradiances) of images 1 and 2 coincide.

B)The maximum intensity (meaning irradiance) of image 2 falls on the second dark fringe of image 1.

C)The maximum intensity (meaning irradiance) of image 2 falls on the tenth dark fringe of image 1.

D)The maximum intensity (meaning irradiance) of image 2 falls on the first dark fringe of image 1.

Explanation / Answer

The maximum intensitys(meaning irradiances) of images1 and 2 coincide

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