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A camera shows the detail of the interference patterns on the screen. An air wedge reflects sodium light collimated by a large lens.

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6D30.30 A Air wedge Rating:

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Description: Two plates of glass, separated by a thin strip of foil at one end, have a varying thickness from one end to the other. A sodium lamp reflected from the two plates shows interference patterns. The transmitted light pattern has the light and dark interfer

Room:PS F175 Location: Ga5 Sublocation:
Type: demo Date Added: Condition:
Quantity:1 Complete: Last updated: 11/1/2000
Purpose:
Safety Issues: A bungee cord holds the big lens in place. The table has to be moved slowly when transporting the demo. Disclaimer (Warning - work in progress - may be incomplete)
Equipment Issues:
Parts: air wedge Ga5, large convex lens Fc2, Sodium lamp Ea3, Canon Vizcam 3
Instructions:Slight pressures change the pattern. Patience is needed to get nice flat interference patterns.
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