6D30.10 Newton's Rings

PURPOSE: To demonstrate interference from two closely spaced pieces of glass

DESCRIPTION: This is a dedicated apparatus. Set it up (perhaps on an overhead?).

SETUP TIME: Minimal

COMPONENT LIST:

  1. Newton's Rings Apparatus (in a box labelled, appropriately, "Newton's Rings Apparatus", on the optics shelves)

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: PIRA 6D30.10

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