Topic 1 Interference

(a) Show that the condition for constructive interference in a double slit interference pattern is given by

(b) Explain what the condition for destructive interference in a single slit interference pattern is given by

Topic 2 Michelson Interferometer

Diagram a Michelson interferometer.

Examples

We will calculate the wavelength of a laser pointer from the diffraction pattern caused by a single slit demonstrated in class.

Textbook Problems