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← ScienceWhich optical effect decreases when a pulsed laser's coherence length exceeds the measurement path difference?
A)Amplitude modulation
B)Speckle contrast✓
C)Chromatic aberration
D)Refractive index change
💡 Explanation
Reduced speckle contrast results because interference fringes become less distinct when the coherence length surpasses the path difference. Therefore, fringes average out, rather than exhibiting peaks and valleys, leading to less pronounced speckle patterns under varying conditions.
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