Equipment for Electromagnetic Radiation - Microwave Demo
Microwave Demo - Acute Angle Reflection

 

Code Number: 6A10.18

Demo Title: Microwave Demo - Acute Angle Reflection

Condition: Good

Principle: Acute Angle Reflection

Area of Study: Optics

Equipment: 

Microwave Generator, Microwave Receiver, Reflectors, Speaker, Amplifier.

Procedure:

Plug the receiver into the amplifier and speaker to make the demonstration audible. Turn the generator on and allow about 1 to 3 minutes for warm-up. Bounce the generated waves off the reflector and detect them at the appropriate angles with the receiver.

References:

  • Alistair Steyn-Ross and Alister Riddell, "Standing Waves in a Microwave Oven", TPT, Vol. 28,  # 7, p. 474-476, Oct. 1990.
  • Barbara S. Andereck, "Microwave Hot Spots",TPT, Vol. 28, # 9, Dec. 1990, p. 580.
  • A. L. Aden, "Microwave Reflection from Water Spheres", AJP, Vol. 21, Mar. 1951, p.163.
  • W-140:  "Microwaves",  DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.