mattmt said:So you are saying that it would oscillate but just too quickly for us to visually measure? Is there some other way that this effect could be detected?
DaleSpam said:Not with visible light, but you could easily do it with slower waves like water waves. Double slit interference works with pretty much all kinds of waves.
Interference of light is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more light waves interact with each other. This results in a variation in the intensity of the light, which can be observed as bright and dark fringes.
Interference of light occurs when two or more light waves overlap and interfere with each other. This can happen when the light passes through a narrow slit or is reflected off of a thin film. The resulting interference pattern is determined by the phase difference between the two waves.
Constructive interference occurs when two waves with the same wavelength and phase overlap, resulting in a larger amplitude and brighter fringes. Destructive interference occurs when two waves with opposite phases overlap, resulting in a cancellation of the waves and darker fringes.
The intensity of light can vary in interference due to the superposition of two or more waves. In areas of constructive interference, the intensity will be higher, while in areas of destructive interference, the intensity will be lower. This results in a pattern of bright and dark fringes.
Interference of light has many practical applications, including in technology such as anti-reflective coatings on glasses and camera lenses, as well as in measuring instruments like interferometers. It is also used in various scientific studies to better understand the properties of light and its interactions with matter.