The intensity ratio of the two interfering beams of light is $\beta$. What is the value of $\frac{I_{\max} - I_{\min}}{I_{\max} + I_{\min}}$?

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

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