Suppose pure-wavelength light falls on a diffraction grating. What happens to the interference pattern if the same light falls ona grating that has more lines per centimeter? What happens to the interference pattern if a longer-wavelength light falls on thesame grating? Explain how these two effects are consistent in terms of the relationship of wavelength to the distance betweenslits.

Suppose pure-wavelength light falls on a diffraction grating. What happens to the interference pattern if the same light falls ona grating that has more lines per centimeter? What happens to the interference pattern if a longer-wavelength light falls on thesame grating? Explain how these two effects are consistent in terms of the relationship of wavelength to the distance betweenslits.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter35: Diffraction And Interference

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 82PQ

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