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Michelson Interferometer

0.3.6 Michelson Interferometer

A small interferometer can be demonstrated in class. This is useful when discussing relativity besides the optics application. The fringe pattern can be projected onto the overhead screen, and you can measure the wavelength of the laser light by advancing one of the mirrors with a micrometer screw and counting fringes.

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