Manipulating Fringe Distance: Decreasing with Laser Wavelengths & Slit Distance

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To decrease the distance between fringes in a laser experiment, reducing the wavelength of the laser light and increasing the distance between the slits are effective methods. The equation delta x = (L)(lambda)/d supports these conclusions, indicating that manipulating the wavelength and slit distance directly affects fringe spacing. Additionally, adjusting the distance from the slits to the screen (L) can also influence the fringe distance. The discussion highlights the importance of these variables in achieving desired fringe patterns. Overall, careful manipulation of these parameters can optimize fringe separation in laser experiments.
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I want to know what kind of manipulations can be done to decrease the distance between fringes. the activity is done with a laser.

I am basing my conclusions on this equation

delta x= (L)(lambda)/d

here's what i am thinking,

decreasing the wavelengths will decrease the distance between the fringes.
increasing the distance between the slits will also decrease the distance between the fringes.

is there anything else that would decrease the distance between the fringes?
 
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fa08ti said:
I want to know what kind of manipulations can be done to decrease the distance between fringes. the activity is done with a laser.

I am basing my conclusions on this equation

delta x= (L)(lambda)/d

here's what i am thinking,

decreasing the wavelengths will decrease the distance between the fringes.
increasing the distance between the slits will also decrease the distance between the fringes.

is there anything else that would decrease the distance between the fringes?

If you are measuring the distance between the fringes in angular separation, that is probably it, but if you are casting the fringe pattern onto a screen ... the L in you formula perhaps ?
 
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