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desmond iking
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Homework Statement
according to my notes, if the single slit is made larger , the slit can can been as point source, where each point can produce its own set of intefrence pattern. whi is it so ? i can't understand
it should have been something likeif the single slit is made larger , the slit can can been as point source, where each point can produce its own set of intefrence pattern
Interference of light is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more light waves interact with each other. This interaction can result in either constructive or destructive interference, depending on the phase difference between the waves.
The separation of slit refers to the distance between two narrow openings through which light passes. This distance can affect the diffraction pattern and interfere with the light waves, resulting in an interference pattern.
In single-slit interference, light passes through a single narrow opening and produces a diffraction pattern with a central bright spot and alternating dark and bright fringes. In double-slit interference, light passes through two narrow openings and produces a more complex interference pattern with alternating dark and bright fringes.
The principle behind the separation of slit in the double-slit interference experiment is to create two coherent light sources that interfere with each other to produce an interference pattern. The distance between the slits determines the spacing of the fringes in the pattern.
The separation of slit is directly related to the wavelength of light. As the distance between the slits increases, the spacing of the fringes in the interference pattern also increases. This spacing is directly proportional to the wavelength of light used in the experiment.