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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

10. Acoustical Interference

Small ultrasonic piezoelectric transducers serve as transmitters or receivers for centimeter sound waves. A simple setup with two transmitters hooked to the same signal generator produces a very nice interference pattern read out on an oscilloscope. (See Acoustical Interference)

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