Interference - Microwave Set up
Interference - Microwave Set up

 

Code Number: 6D10.20

Demo Title: Interference - Microwave (Db. Slit)

Condition: Good

Principle: Diffraction of Waves

Area of Study: Optics, Astronomy

Equipment:

 Microwave Generator and Receiver, Amplifier and Speaker, Rotating stand and Db. Slit.

Procedure:

The microwave system with double slit is arranged as shown.

References:

  • Michael R. Gallis, "Automating Microwave Optics Experiments", TPT, Vol. 40, #4, Apr. 2002, p. 217.
  • Robert H. Stauffer, Jr., "Finding the Speed of Light with Marshmallows-A Take-Home Lab", TPT, Vol. 35, #4, Apr. 1997, p. 231.
  • C. Swartz, "A Marshmallow Paradox", TPT, Vol. 35, #6, Sept. 1997, p. 323.
  • Thomas B. Greenslade Jr., "Experiments with Ultrasonic Transducers", TPT, Vol. 32, #7, Oct. 1994, p. 392.
  • Alistair Steyn-Ross and Alister Riddell, "Standing Waves in a Microwave Oven", TPT, Vol. 28, #7, Oct. 1990, p. 474.
  • Barbara S. Andereck, "Microwave Hot Spots", TPT, Vol. 28, #9, Dec. 1990, p. 580.
  • J. Harris and A. Ahlgren, "Some Simple Experiments and Demonstrations", TPT, Vol. 4, #7, Oct. 1966, p. 314.
  • J. Morris Blair, "Using 3-cm Microwaves for Optics Laboratory Experiments", AJP, Vol. 60, #1 Jan. 1992, p. 63.
  • Charles Day, "Time-Reversed Microwaves Beat the Diffraction Limit", Physics Today, Apr. 2007, p. 15.
  • Ol-1, 2, 4:  Freier and Anderson,  A Demonstration Handbook for Physics.
  • O-030:  "Microwaves",  DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.
  • Mario Capitolo, William Lonc, "Microwave Interferometer", Apparatus for Teaching Physics, Edited by Karl Mamola, p. 232.
  • W. Bolton, "Interference of Microwaves", Book 2 - Waves and Particles, Physics Experiments and Projects, 1968, p. 8-9.
  • W. Bolton, "Diffraction of Microwaves", Book 2 - Waves and Particles, Physics Experiments and Projects, 1968, p. 10.
  • W. Bolton, "The Conservation of Energy in Interference Experiments", Book 2 - Waves and Particles, Physics Experiments and Projects, 1968, p. 20-21.
  • Robert Ehrlich, "Squinting at an Unfrosted Bulb", Turning the World Inside Out, p. 201-202.
6D10.20 - Diffraction - Microwave
6D10.20 - University of Marylad QOTW #146