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OJ-Hick
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When measuring the fringe width of a superposition pattern from a monochromatic source - I am using a laser. What problems/inaccuracies could I have when measuring it?
The Young's Double Slit experiment is an optical experiment that demonstrates the wave nature of light. It involves passing a beam of light through two narrow slits and observing the interference pattern created on a screen placed behind the slits.
The fringe width, or the distance between two adjacent bright or dark fringes, is calculated using the formula w = λL/d, where w is the fringe width, λ is the wavelength of light, L is the distance from the slits to the screen, and d is the distance between the two slits.
If the distance between the slits is increased, the fringe width will also increase. This is because the fringes become more spread out as the distance between the slits increases.
This is due to the principle of superposition, where the waves from the two slits interfere with each other constructively or destructively, creating areas of increased or decreased intensity on the screen, respectively.
Yes, the Young's Double Slit experiment can be performed with other types of waves, such as sound waves or water waves. The same principles of interference and superposition apply to all types of waves.