Which outcome occurs when path length differences exceed the coherence length in white light interferometry used for measuring fine surface details?

💡 Explanation

If the path length difference is more than the coherence length, interference fringes diminish because the interfering waves are no longer coherent, therefore fringe visibility drastically reduces, rather than useful heightmaps emerging under these poor conditions.

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