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About how far apart can the slits get, in the double slit experiment, and still show the interference pattern?
Shyan said:In fact the pattern becomes smaller and smaller
The double slit experiment is a classic experiment in physics that demonstrates the wave-like behavior of particles. It involves shining a beam of particles, such as electrons or photons, through two parallel slits and observing the resulting interference pattern on a screen behind the slits.
Slit separation refers to the distance between the two slits in the double slit experiment. It is an important variable that affects the interference pattern produced by the particles passing through the slits. The wider the slit separation, the smaller the interference pattern will be.
The interference pattern produced by the double slit experiment is determined by the slit separation. When the slit separation is small, the interference pattern will have a larger width and smaller spacing between the fringes. As the slit separation increases, the interference pattern will become narrower with larger spacing between the fringes.
Slit separation and diffraction are closely related in the double slit experiment. As the slit separation decreases, the diffraction pattern produced by the particles passing through the slits becomes more pronounced. This is because a smaller slit separation allows for more diffraction to occur, resulting in a more complex interference pattern.
The material of the slits can affect the interference pattern in the double slit experiment. This is because different materials may have different properties, such as thickness or density, which can impact the diffraction and interference of the particles passing through the slits. However, in most cases, the material of the slits will not significantly alter the overall interference pattern.