Consider the following statements in case of Young’s double slit experiment. a) A slit S is necessary if we use an ordinary extended source of light. b) A slit S is not needed if we use an ordinary but well collimated beam of light. c) A slit S is not needed if we use a spatially coherent source of light Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements in case of Young’s double slit experiment. a) A slit S is necessary if we use an ordinary extended source of light. b) A slit S is not needed if we use an ordinary but well collimated beam of light. c) A slit S is not needed if we use a spatially coherent source of light Which of the above statements are correct? Correct Answer a), b) and c)
CONCEPT:
- Interference: The combination of two or more electromagnetic waveforms to form a resultant wave that may have greater, lower, or the same amplitude is called interference.
- YDSE (Young’s Double Slit Experiment): If a monochromatic light falls on two narrow slits which are very close to each other act as coherent source superpose each other and an interference pattern is observed on the screen.
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- Condition for Obtaining Clear and Broad Interference Bands
- The screen should be far away from the source.
- The wavelength of light used must be larger.
- The two coherent sources should be very close.
- Two sources of light must be of the same frequency.
- The amplitude of interfering light waves must be the same.
EXPLANATION:
- In order to obtain the interference pattern, the light source should be coherent.
- The coherent source can be produced in all three manners.
- An extended source of light placed behind the slit will produce light of different wavelengths. The slit will convert it to coherent light.
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A well-collimated beam of light has a constant frequency and wavelength and therefore, it is used as a coherent source.
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If the source is itself coherent, then no slit is required for the interference of light.
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So, option (1),(2)and(3) are correct.
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So the correct answer is option 1.