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why unequal fringe width in Michelson interference pattern?

 
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Feb19-13, 04:01 AM   #1
 

why unequal fringe width in Michelson interference pattern?


why unequal fringe width in Michelson interference pattern?
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Feb19-13, 07:57 AM   #2
 
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If I understand you correctly - this is due to imperfect equipment.
Mar22-13, 04:01 AM   #3
 
Dear Simon,
I don't think it is due to apparatus imperfection. There is a formula for fringe width which is given by β=λ/2nθ, where n is the order of the fringe. but none of the text book has given the explanation for this.
Mar22-13, 04:46 AM   #4
 
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why unequal fringe width in Michelson interference pattern?


If you post a vague message, and come in once a month to update it with only minimal new information, it will take you a very long time to get your answer.
Mar22-13, 05:41 AM   #5
 
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Dear Simon,
I don't think it is due to apparatus imperfection. There is a formula for fringe width which is given by β=λ/2nθ, where n is the order of the fringe. but none of the text book has given the explanation for this.
Well then I clearly did not understand you. You will have to provide more information about what you are talking about.
Mar22-13, 05:48 AM   #6
 
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http://www.phy.davidson.edu/stuhome/.../michelson.htm

see the equation for circular fringes about half way down the page.
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