In a standard $YDSE$ setup,two coherent sources of light of intensity ratio $\beta$ produce an interference pattern. The value of $\frac{I_{\max} - I_{\min}}{I_{\max} + I_{\min}}$ is equal to (where $I_{\max}$ and $I_{\min}$ are the maximum and minimum intensities of the resultant wave).

  • A
    $\frac{2\sqrt{\beta}}{1 - \beta}$
  • B
    $\frac{2\sqrt{\beta}}{1 + \beta}$
  • C
    $\frac{2\beta}{1 + \beta}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{\beta}}{1 + \beta}$

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