6D10.20 - Interference - Microwave (Db. Slit)

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. 
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  • Thomas B. Greenslade Jr., "Experiments with Ultrasonic Transducers", TPT, Vol. 32, #7, Oct. 1994, p. 392.
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  • Barbara S. Andereck, "Microwave Hot Spots", TPT, Vol. 28, #9, Dec. 1990, p. 580.
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  • 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.
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  • Robert Ehrlich, "Squinting at an Unfrosted Bulb", Turning the World Inside Out, p. 201-202.




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