Double slit interference experiment

In summary, the speaker recommends using a flat surface and a coherent light source to project a beam, regardless of the material used for the damper. They also suggest providing more context or explanations for a better understanding of the question.
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hamson
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If separate baffle around two different substances,What impact on the interference fringes?
 
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What do you mean with "If separate baffle around two different substances"?

What impact on the interference fringes?
If you plan to add some transparent material (with different refractive index) in the slits: The fringes can shift in their location.
If you block any possibility for interference: The double-slit interference does not happen any more, you get two single-slit patterns.
 
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mfb said:
What do you mean with "If separate baffle around two different substances"?

If you plan to add some transparent material (with different refractive index) in the slits: The fringes can shift in their location.
If you block any possibility for interference: The double-slit interference does not happen any more, you get two single-slit patterns.

Change the damper's own material
 
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Which damper, which material?

Actually, I have no idea what you are asking. Can you add some context, sketch or other explanations?
 
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hamson said:
Change the damper's own material

You mean the screen's material.Well it doesn't matter where you project that beam,it should be a nice flat surface,thats all you need,and a coherent light source.
 

1. What is the double slit interference experiment?

The double slit interference experiment is a classic experiment in physics that demonstrates the wave-like nature of light. It involves shining a beam of light through two narrow slits onto a screen, and observing the resulting interference pattern of light and dark fringes.

2. Why is the double slit interference experiment important?

The double slit interference experiment is important because it provides evidence for the wave-like behavior of light, which was a major discovery in the field of physics. It also has practical applications in fields such as optics and quantum mechanics.

3. What factors affect the interference pattern in the double slit interference experiment?

The interference pattern in the double slit interference experiment can be affected by several factors, including the wavelength of the light, the distance between the slits, and the distance between the slits and the screen.

4. How does the double slit interference experiment relate to the concept of superposition?

The double slit interference experiment demonstrates the principle of superposition, which states that when two or more waves overlap, their amplitudes add together to create a new wave. In this experiment, the waves of light passing through the slits interfere with each other, creating areas of constructive and destructive interference.

5. Can the double slit interference experiment be performed with any type of wave?

Yes, the double slit interference experiment can be performed with any type of wave, not just light waves. It has also been demonstrated with sound waves, water waves, and even electron waves. This further supports the wave-like nature of light and other particles.

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