Exploring Wave Properties of Light in Prism and Diffraction Experiments

In summary, the two methods of producing a spectrum from white light are prism and diffraction gradient. The prism produces a spectrum with dispersion and the diffraction gradient produces a spectrum with destructive interference and crest and troughs.
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Homework Statement


1. wave properties of light in a prism experiment?
2. wave properties of diffraction in a prism experiment?
3.name one apparatus that uses diffraction

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


1. The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination
2. The wave properties of light are destructive interference and crest and troughs
3. Youngs double slit experiment

^^IS THIS CORRECT?!?
 
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Hello Mr,

What are the questions and what is the context ? In complete sentences
 
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Name the two methods that will produce a spectrum from white light. Compare the methods based on the· type of apparatus used

· wave properties involved

· mathematical calculations used to describe the process
 
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Mr.somebody said:

Homework Statement


1. wave properties of light in a prism experiment?
2. wave properties of diffraction in a prism experiment?
3.name one apparatus that uses diffraction

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


1. The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination
2. The wave properties of light are destructive interference and crest and troughs
3. Youngs double slit experiment

^^IS THIS CORRECT?!?
BvU said:
Hello Mr,

What are the questions and what is the context ? In complete sentences

Mr.somebody said:
Name the two methods that will produce a spectrum from white light. Compare the methods based on the

· type of apparatus used

· wave properties involved

· mathematical calculations used to describe the process
Your recent post is not consistent with the Original Post.

If this recent post is the question you are to answer, then please give us your attempt at a solution.
 
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1. The two apparatus that could be used is a diffraction gradient and a prism

2. For the prism - The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination

For the diffraction gradient - The wave properties of light are destructive interference, diffraction and crest and troughs

3. For the prism, I couldn't find any mathematical calculations
For the diffraction gradient you can use lamda = xd/nl and lambda =dsin/n
 
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Mr.somebody said:
For the prism, I couldn't find any mathematical calculations
For prism usually this equation is represented as the dependence of refraction angle w.r.t. wavelength, ##d\theta/d\lambda##. Open your optics textbook which discusses dispersion in prism and you will most likely find it.
 

What is light?

Light is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye. It is made up of electromagnetic waves that travel through space at a constant speed of 299,792,458 meters per second.

What are the properties of light?

The properties of light include wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed, and polarization. These properties determine how light behaves and interacts with objects.

How does light travel?

Light travels in a straight line at a constant speed until it encounters an object or medium that can absorb, reflect, or refract it. In a vacuum, light travels at the speed of 299,792,458 meters per second.

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

What is the relationship between light and color?

The color of an object is determined by the wavelengths of light that it reflects. When white light passes through a prism, it separates into different colors because each color has a different wavelength. This is known as dispersion.

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