Which outcome initiates in a Michelson interferometer when misalignment is too high?

💡 Explanation

Reduced fringe visibility happens due to destructive interference because the difference between the shifted, recombined beams varies across the aperture, therefore the contrast washes out, rather than causing other optic effects if aligned correctly.

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