Double-slit experiment of Young

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In the double-slit experiment using two monochromatic light sources with different wavelengths, interference patterns will form, resulting in two systems of fringes. If the light regions of one fringe coincide with dark regions of another, the overall pattern will be affected, potentially leading to fewer observable bright regions on the screen. The distribution of these light regions depends on the wavelengths and the distance between the slits. When using white light, all colors will appear due to varying wavelengths, each producing distinct interference patterns. Understanding these interactions enhances comprehension of wave-particle duality and the nature of light.
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What will we see on the screen in double-slit experiment if I use two radiation have wavelength l_1 and l_2 . I know there will be two systems of interference fringe, call I and II. But what if one light region of I is coincident one dark region of II ?
And then how many light regions do we see on the screen ?
Have to say that I've never do this experiment :frown:

Is it a very stuppid question ?
 
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Very interesting question. It is investigations like these that teach us more about nature. The double slit experiment is basically an interaction between matter (the double slit) and photons (the monochromatic light). Investigations of such seems to indicate that the photons motion is determined by the slits, that is where the photon diffracted is determined by the presence of the slits. The statistical distribution of the photons in the pattern depends on the wavelength and the distance between the slits.
 
Actually, if white light, which contains all the wavelengths of the spectrum, is shined at a set of double slits, you will see all of the colors on the screen(behind the slits) because each color(wavelength) is strongest at a different distance from the center.
 
Thank you very much.
Actually, the problem i have to solve is to determine number of light regions if i use two monochromatic lights in the double-slit experiment
 
What do you mean by the number of light regions? Bright bands per unit distance?
 
ntk said:
What will we see on the screen in double-slit experiment if I use two radiation have wavelength l_1 and l_2 .
Use the diagram here :
http://www.physics.northwestern.edu/ugrad/vpl/optics/diffraction.html"

Should help you sort it out.
 
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