Physics 104 Lab - Setup Instructions: Diffraction and Interference

Physics 104 Set Up Instructions:
Diffraction & Interference: Limits of Vision Setup
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Room setup. Note boxes with optical bench accessories
are placed on side bench

Tubular bulb, with 2–m stick
Use an old lab stool to hold variac

Align meter sticks on floor in
line with bulb

Secure meter sticks with masking tape
every 0.5 m

Note that meter sticks start directly
under the bulb, not at the wall!
Mark distance every 0.5 m on the masking tape
(work boots optional)

Detail of bulb attachment to wall

Place two 2–m meter sticks and
a few 2×2 diffraction gratings on bench

The spectrum, as viewed through the grating
Feel free to indulge your inner-snark at the end of the meter sticks

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Room setup. Note boxes with optical bench accessories are placed on side bench
Tubular bulb, with 2–m stick	Use an old lab stool to hold variac
Align meter sticks on floor in line with bulb	Secure meter sticks with masking tape every 0.5 m
Note that meter sticks start directly under the bulb, not at the wall!	Mark distance every 0.5 m on the masking tape (work boots optional)
Detail of bulb attachment to wall	Place two 2–m meter sticks and a few 2×2 diffraction gratings on bench
The spectrum, as viewed through the grating	Feel free to indulge your inner-snark at the end of the meter sticks


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