Measuring Wavelength With a Ruler Set up

Code Number: 6D20.31

Demo Title: Measuring Wavelength With a Ruler

Condition: Excellent

Area of Study: Optics, Astronomy

References:

Vincent Mallette, "Laser Beam Diffraction by a Plastic Ruler", TPT, Vol. 9, # 1, Jan. 1971, p. 47.
John Macdonald, Sean V. O'Leary, "Measuring the Diameter of a Hair with a Steel Rule", AJP, Vol. 62, #8, Aug. 1994, p. 763.
M. L. Mukherjee, "Negative Order Fraunhofer Diffraction Pattern of He-Ne Laser Light", AJP, Vol. 45, #7, July 1977, p. 678.
A. L. Schawlow, "Measuring the Wavelength of Light with a Ruler", AJP, Vol. 33, 1965, p. 922.
O-525: "Steel Engraved Ruler", DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.
T. Kallard, "Measuring the Wavelength of Light with a Ruler", Exploring Laser Light, p. 201.
Robert Ehrlich, "11.2, Measuring the Wavelength of Light by Ruler", Why Toast Lands Jelly-Side Down, p. 172.

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6D20.31 - Measuring Wavelength With a Ruler

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