In a standard $YDSE$ setup,a small transparent slab of thickness $t$ and refractive index $\mu = 1.5$ is placed along the path $AS_2$ (as shown in the figure). Given that the slab thickness $t = d/4$,where $d$ is the slit separation,and the distance from the source $A$ to the slits is not explicitly needed for the shift calculation,find the position of the central maxima on the screen relative to $O$. Assume the distance between the slits and the screen is $D$.

  • A
    $0.125\ D\ m$ above $O$
  • B
    $0.125\ D\ m$ below $O$
  • C
    $0.25\ D\ m$ below $O$
  • D
    $0.25\ D\ m$ above $O$

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