The Cauchy's dispersion formula is:

  • A
    $n = A + B\lambda^{-2} + C\lambda^{-4}$
  • B
    $n = A + B\lambda^{2} + C\lambda^{-4}$
  • C
    $n = A + B\lambda^{-2} + C\lambda^{4}$
  • D
    $n = A + B\lambda^{2} + C\lambda^{4}$

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