Optics: Single Slit and Laser

PIRA Class: 6C10.10

Purpose:

To observe the diffraction of a collimated beam of light

Description:

Shine a laser beam through single slits of various sizes.

Equipment:

Slides with slits of varying width

Support Equipment:

Laser and overhead screen

Location:

Simulations:

phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/wave-interference 

www.walter-fendt.de/html5/phen/singleslit_en.htm 

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