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Set-up as in the Poisson's Spot demo, but shows pattern from a razor's edge.
Slide a razor blade across the front of a laser and observe the patter.  For a stable pattern,  Set-up as in the Poisson's Spot demo with a razor dblade instead of the ball bearing and observe the diffraction pattern,


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* Shelf M
* Laser : Shelf M-3
*Poisson Mounting: Shelf M-2

Latest revision as of 12:09, 21 January 2023

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Description:

Slide a razor blade across the front of a laser and observe the patter. For a stable pattern, Set-up as in the Poisson's Spot demo with a razor dblade instead of the ball bearing and observe the diffraction pattern,

Location:

  • Laser : Shelf M-3
  • Poisson Mounting: Shelf M-2