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Table of Contents

  • 1. Mechanics
  • 2. Harmonic Motion, Waves and Sound
  • 3. Matter and Thermodynamics
  • 4. Electricity and Magnetism
  • 5. Light and Optics
    • A. Geometrical Optics
    • B. Interference and Diffraction
      • 10. Acoustical Interference
      • 20. Dispersion
      • 30. Holograms
      • 40. Michelson Interferometer
      • 50. Newton's Rings
      • 60. Ripple Tank
      • 70. Single, Double, and Multiple Slits
      • 80. Soap Film
    • C. Optical Instruments
    • D. Polarization
    • E. Spectra
    • F. Speed of Light
  • 6. Modern Physics
  • 7. Astronomy
  • 8. Software and Multimedia
  • 9. Index and code conversion from older manual
  • External Resources

40. Michelson Interferometer

A small interferometer can be demonstrated in class. This is useful when discussing relativity besides the optics application. The fringe pattern can be projected onto the overhead screen, and you can measure the wavelength of the laser light by advancing one of the mirrors with a micrometer screw and counting fringes.

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