Manipulating Fringe Distance: Decreasing with Laser Wavelengths & Slit Distance

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The discussion centers on manipulating fringe distance in laser experiments using the equation delta x = (L)(lambda)/d. Key conclusions indicate that decreasing the wavelength (lambda) of the laser light and increasing the slit distance (d) both effectively reduce the distance between fringes (delta x). Additionally, adjusting the distance from the slits to the screen (L) can also influence the fringe separation. These factors are critical for optimizing fringe patterns in laser applications.

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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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