The discussion centers on the effectiveness of red versus green lasers in the double slit experiment. A participant attempted the experiment with a green laser but failed, while another succeeded with a red laser. It is established that the color difference between red and green lasers does not significantly impact the experiment's outcome, as the wavelengths of red and green photons are only slightly different. The failure of the green laser experiment may be attributed to insufficient intensity rather than the wavelength.
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dalcde said:I tried to do the double slit experiment at home with a green laser (for a science project at school and for fun). I failed but someone succeeded with a red laser. Is it true that a red laser works better because it has a longer wavelength?