What is the effect on the fringe width of interference fringes in a Young's double slit experiment due to each of the following operations.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsCHECK THE SOLUTION.
Angular separation of the fringes remains constant (= λ / d).The actual separation of the fringe increases in proportion to the distance of the screen from the plane of the two slits.
The separation of the fringes (and also angular separation) decrease.
The separation of the fringe (and also angular separation) decreases.
By slightly increasing the width of the slits ,we are only increasing the intensity of incident
beam.Again no change in λ , D, d. so β unchanged but sharpness of the fringe increase.
Sol. We know β = 
if D is increased ⇒ β increases.
so the width of interference fringes increases.
λ decreases ⇒ β decrease again.
d is increased ⇒ β decreases.
If the source slit is moved nearer. no effects on λ , D or d, so β remains same.
By slightly increasing the width of the slits ,we are only increasing the intensity of incident beam.Again no change in λ , D, d. so β unchanged but sharpness of the fringe increase.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems