PHYWE P2460903 Diffraction and Interference of Microwaves

>> Principle

If a double-slit is positioned in the divergent microwave beam, a characteristic intensity profile results behind this double-slit. The periodicity of the intensity profile can be used to determine the wavelength of the microwaves that are used.

>> Benefits

Convenient all-in-one set includes control unit, transmitter and receiver as horn antennae, microwave probe, microwave benches, grating, slit plates, prism, and reflection/absorption plates

With the same set, all aspects of microwave physics can be studied quantitatively: polariziation, reflection, transmission, refraction, propagation, diffraction, interference, inverse square law, standing waves, conservation of energy in reflection and transmission

Very detailed experiment guides for all experiments

>> Tasks

First the phenomenon of diffraction through a single-slit and on a small obstacle is investigated. Then the intensity profile that results from a diffraction through a double-slit is measured and the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave that is used, based on this intensity profile, is determined.

>> What you can learn about

Microwaves

Electromagnetic waves

Huygens principle

Double-slit

Interference

>> Scope of Delivery

[Device x Quantity]

Microwave set II, 110...240 V x 01

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