2. Symmetrical Lines of Interference

 

Interference Animation

(Right Click, Save As)

P.S.U. Animations for Astronomy and Physics

 

 


Symmetrical Lines of Interference

St. Mary's Physics Online

 

 

 

 

 

 

- wave patterns produced by the overlap of 2 wave fronts in phase

 

 

 

Two Slit Diffraction
(B. Barrett)

 

 

 

(onsite version)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Destructive Interference -
Phase Difference - 1/2 wavelength

 

Double Slit - Wavelength Difference
 - Michael Fowler Flashlets



Ex) What kind of interference occurs at point P?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Destructive Interference

 

Beat Frequency

(B. Barrett)

 

 

 

MIT Tech TV

mcrowaveInt_MIT.mov

 

 

 

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