Ch 33: Wave Optics

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Knight Calc 5th Edition

Ch 33: Wave Optics

문제 51b

33장, 문제 51b

Use your expression from part a to find an expression for the separation Δy on the screen of two fringes that differ in wavelength by Δλ.

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Step 1: Recall the formula for fringe separation in a double-slit interference pattern: Δy = (λL) / d, where λ is the wavelength, L is the distance from the slits to the screen, and d is the slit separation.

Step 2: To find the separation Δy for two fringes differing in wavelength by Δλ, consider the change in fringe position due to the change in wavelength. The fringe separation for wavelength λ + Δλ can be expressed as Δy' = ((λ + Δλ)L) / d.

Step 3: Subtract the fringe separation for wavelength λ from the fringe separation for wavelength λ + Δλ to find the difference in fringe positions: Δy_difference = Δy' - Δy = (((λ + Δλ)L) / d) - ((λL) / d).

Step 4: Simplify the expression for Δy_difference by factoring out common terms: Δy_difference = (L / d) * Δλ.

Step 5: Conclude that the separation Δy between two fringes differing in wavelength by Δλ is directly proportional to Δλ, with the proportionality constant being (L / d).

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Interference Patterns

Interference patterns are created when two or more coherent light waves overlap, resulting in regions of constructive and destructive interference. In a double-slit experiment, for example, bright fringes occur where waves reinforce each other, while dark fringes occur where they cancel out. Understanding these patterns is crucial for analyzing how different wavelengths affect fringe separation.

Wavelength and Fringe Separation

The wavelength of light is a key factor in determining the spacing of interference fringes on a screen. The separation between fringes, denoted as Δy, is directly proportional to the wavelength (λ) and inversely proportional to the distance between the slits and the screen. This relationship allows us to derive expressions that relate changes in wavelength to changes in fringe separation.

Differential Wavelength Effect

When considering two wavelengths that differ by Δλ, the resulting fringe separation on the screen will also differ. The change in fringe position can be expressed mathematically, allowing us to calculate the separation Δy between fringes corresponding to these two wavelengths. This concept is essential for understanding how variations in wavelength influence the observed interference pattern.

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