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Ch. 35 - Diffraction
Giancoli Douglas - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th edition
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모든 교과서Giancoli Douglas 5th editionCh. 35 - Diffraction문제 2
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Monochromatic light falls on a slit that is 2.60 x 10⁻³ mm wide. If the angle between the first dark fringes on either side of the central maximum is 29.0° (dark fringe to dark fringe), what is the wavelength of the light used?

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Understand the problem: This is a single-slit diffraction problem. The angle between the first dark fringes on either side of the central maximum is given as 29.0°. This means the angle to one of the first dark fringes (from the center) is half of this value, i.e., 14.5°. The goal is to find the wavelength of the light (λ). The formula for the position of the first dark fringe in single-slit diffraction is: a⁢sin⁢θ=m⁢λ, where a is the slit width, θ is the angle to the dark fringe, m is the order of the dark fringe (1 for the first dark fringe), and λ is the wavelength.
Identify the known values: The slit width a is given as 2.60⁢×⁢10⁢-3⁢mm, which should be converted to meters: 2.60⁢×⁢10⁢-6⁢m. The angle to the first dark fringe is 14.5°. The order of the dark fringe m is 1.
Rearrange the formula to solve for the wavelength λ: λ=asin⁢θ. Substitute the known values into the formula: λ=2.60⁢×⁢10⁢-6⁢m⁢÷⁢sin⁢14.5°.
Convert the angle from degrees to radians if necessary, as trigonometric functions in physics often use radians. Use the conversion factor: θ⁢(radians)=θ⁢(degrees)⁢×⁢π180. For 14.5°, calculate sin⁢θ.
Substitute the value of sin⁢θ into the formula and simplify to find the wavelength λ. Ensure the final result is expressed in meters (or convert to nanometers if needed, using 1⁢nm=10⁢-9⁢m).

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Single-Slit Diffraction

Single-slit diffraction occurs when light passes through a narrow opening, causing it to spread out and create a pattern of bright and dark fringes on a screen. The width of the slit and the wavelength of the light determine the angle and position of these fringes. The first dark fringe on either side of the central maximum is particularly important for calculating the wavelength.
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Wavelength and Angle Relationship

The relationship between the wavelength of light, the slit width, and the angle of the dark fringes is described by the formula: a sin(θ) = mλ, where 'a' is the slit width, 'θ' is the angle to the dark fringe, 'm' is the order of the fringe (1 for the first dark fringe), and 'λ' is the wavelength. This relationship allows us to calculate the wavelength when the slit width and angle are known.
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Measurement Units in Physics

In physics, it is crucial to use consistent measurement units when performing calculations. The slit width is given in millimeters, which should be converted to meters for compatibility with the wavelength, typically measured in meters. Understanding how to convert between units ensures accurate results in calculations involving physical phenomena.
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(a) Explain why the secondary maxima in the single-slit diffraction pattern do not occur precisely at β/2 = (m + 1/2)π where m = 1, 2, 3, ... .

(b) By differentiating Eq. 35–7 with respect to β show that the secondary maxima occur when β/2 satisfies the relation tan(β/2) = β/2.

(c) Carefully and precisely plot the curves y = β/2 and y = tan β/2. From their intersections, determine the values of β for the first and second secondary maxima. What is the percent difference from β/2 = (m + 1/2)π?

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