Physics 182/202 Lab – Sec.

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Exp. 9: Wave Optics

Ethan Kerr – Data Collection, Lab Report

Kate Morris – Data Collection, Lab Report
Rebecca Schaefer – Microsoft Excel

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1 Interference and Diffraction
1.1 Diffraction Grating
Predictions 1
we think the wavelength will increase. We expect to see a less condensed beam.

Results & Reflections 2

2a.
2b.
Predictions 3
Dots will be closer together, and the dots will be less focused. We expect to see more dots.

Results & Reflections 4

4.

1.2 Single Slit Diffraction

Predictions 5
The single slit will produce a splatter of light. When the slit is bigger, the light splatters will be more
concentrated and in a smaller area.

Results & Reflections 6

6a.
6b.

1.3 Single Hair Diffraction

Predictions 7
.000001 m width of hair. The light will appear in dashes. Ethan thinks it will be the same as the slit.

Results & Reflections 8

8a.
8b.

1.4 Double Slit Interference

Predictions 9
When the slit separation decreases, the size of the dots are going to increase.

Results & Reflections 8

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2 Simulation of DNA Diffraction

Predictions 11
some spots will be very bright because of the light waves combining, and some will become softer. The
pattern will feel more randomized.

Results & Reflections 12

12a.
12b.
Predictions 13
There will be a change in brightness along the slant. The spacing between the spots will get farther away
as it moves away from the center. Single slit is brightness double slit is spacing.

Results & Reflections 14

14a.
14b.
Predictions 15
We'll get some vertical lines and some diagonal lines. Maybe a horizonal one too.

Results & Reflections 16

16a.
16b.
Predictions 17
We think that the double helix will create two "x" patterns. Depending on the offset, the "x"'s will
become thinner or thicker.
Results & Reflections 18, 19, & 20
18.
19.
20a.
20b.

Conclusion