Wave Interference
Two coherent point sources. Adjust wavelength, separation, and phase to see the interference pattern.
Equations
Δ = r₂ − r₁ (path difference)
Constructive: Δ = mλ
Destructive: Δ = (m+½)λ
yₘ ≈ m λ L / d (far field)
Two coherent point sources. Adjust wavelength, separation, and phase to see the interference pattern.
Δ = r₂ − r₁ (path difference)
Constructive: Δ = mλ
Destructive: Δ = (m+½)λ
yₘ ≈ m λ L / d (far field)