How to Find the "Net Change Ring Area Ratio" for the Zeeman Effect

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To calculate the "Net Change Ring Area Ratio" for the Zeeman Effect, the first order ratio is derived by squaring the diameters of the rings. The central ring's diameter is determined by averaging the diameters of the first and second rings. The discussion highlights the need to find multiple ratios for different orders, with a focus on obtaining accurate measurements for reliable results. The experiment utilizes a Fabry-Perot interferometer, and participants are encouraged to analyze the central spot's diameter and the path difference for clarity. Overall, the goal is to graph the ratio against magnetic field values, ensuring precision in calculations for meaningful data interpretation.
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Note on the above: If you draw the best fit line that passes through the origin, and use the slope, the answer won't be very much different than the answer you get when you put in the values of ## \frac{\delta}{\Delta}=.3 ## and ## B=.8 ##.
(If you draw the line through the origin and through the point with ## \frac{\delta}{\Delta}=.3 ## and ## B=.8 ##, and compute the slope, you get the same answer as by plugging in the values).
 
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