3B27.21 - Wave Addition Models

Code Number:
3B27.21
Demo Title:
Wave Addition Models
References:
  • Beth Parks, Hans Benze, "Visualizing Double-Slit Interference on a Shoestring", TPT, Vol. 60, #5, May 2022, p. 338.
  • Michael Scott Bell, "Double Ring Stand Interference", TPT, Vol. 58, # 3, March 2020, p. 204.
  • David Kagan, "Simulate Interference....With Supplies That Last", TPT, Vol. 47, #4, April 2009, p. 246. 
  • Seth Hopper, John Howell, "An Exact Algebraic Evaluation of Path-Length Difference for Two-Source Interference", TPT, Vol. 44, # 8, Nov. 2006, p. 516.
  • David Chandler, "Simulate Interference...While Supplies Last", TPT, Vol. 39, #6, Sept. 2001, p. 362.
  • Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr., "A Modification of Young's Harmonic Sliders", TPT, Vol. 39, # 4, April 2001, p. 234
  • Jim Krider, Tim Cook, Wayne Easterling, and Iwonna Rzanek, "Hear and 'See' Sound Interference", TPT, Vol. 39, #4, Apr. 2001, p. 220.
  • Thomas B. Greenslade Jr., "Standing Waves and Beats Displayed by Foam Packing", TPT, Vol. 26, #6, Sept. 1988, p. 396.
  • Richard A. Lohsen, "Paper Waves", TPT, Vol. 21, # 8, Nov. 1983, p. 532.
  • H. L. Armstrong, "Demonstrating Interference", TPT, Vol. 17, #4, April 1979, p. 225. 
  • Ralph Baierlein and Vacek Miglus, "Illustrating Double‐Slit Interference: Yet Another Way", AJP, Vol. 59, #9, Sept. 1991, p. 857.
  • "W-320. Corrugated Roofing & Sew. Tape", DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook, 1993.

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