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Laser Interference and Diffraction
Laser Interference and Diffraction
Principles Illustrated: Interference and Diffraction
Location: Cabinet G, Shelf 4
A large laser is used to illuminated single-slit and double-slit slides. The pattern is displayed on the classroom wall.
Slides of slits of various dimensions and spacing are commonly used.
A variable slit apparatus is available...change the slit width smoothly to show the change in pattern.
Slides with various pinhole patterns, fresnel patterns and multiple slits are also available.
Newton's Rings
Newton's Rings
Principles Illustrated: Interference
Location: Cabinet G, Shelf 3
Two ground glass plates are pressed together. Light passing though shows interference effects (rings) due to small differences in path length.
Spectra Tube and Diffraction Grating
Spectra Tube and Diffraction Grating
Principles Illustrated: Spectra and diffraction grating
Location: Cabinet G, Shelf 2
A variety of gases are available. Students are given diffraction glasses. Spectra of the various gases can be viewed.
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