White Light Diffraction (Transmission Grating)

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  L-005bi


Description:

1. Use large lecture room trolley for set up. 
2. Focus 1/16 inch slit onto side screen. (Metal slits - fine 600 g/mm, medium 300 g/mm)
3. Place diffraction grating in front of lens.

Method:
1. Turn on projector. 
2. Place fine diffraction grating in front of slit. 
3. Observe colored bands on either side. 
4. Replace with coarse grating. 
5. Bands are closer together.

Apparatus

Projection Lamp (Leitz)
Box
Diffraction Grating film
Metal Slit (Aluminum)
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