Interference and Diffraction of Light

The distances between the central maximum and the diffraction minima for a single slit are measured by scanning the laser pattern with a light sensor and plotting light intensity versus distance. Also, the distance between interference maxima for two or more slits is measured. These measurements are compared to theoretical values. Differences and similarities between interference and diffraction patterns are examined, including the effect of changing the wavelength of the light.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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Interference and Diffraction of Light Experiment

The complete solution for examining interference and diffraction patterns for laser light passing through various single-slits and multiple-slits.

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