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Diffraction Apparatus

Diffraction Apparatus

Diffraction Apparatus

$669.00

Use the Diffraction Apparatus to map light intensity vs. position for various slit geometries. Track is required and sold separately.

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The Diffraction Apparatus lets students create, view, and measure diffraction and interference patterns. The included Red Diffraction Laser provides a clean monochromatic light source. Slits are made by depositing metal film on glass, creating extraordinarily clean slits with fully opaque blocking areas. These high-precision slits cast clean diffraction and interference patterns, ideal for quantitative matching of intensity vs. position predictions.

The Linear Position Sensor and High Sensitivity Light Sensor completes the Diffraction Apparatus. In order to provide excellent spatial resolution, a selectable entrance aperture restricts the width of the pattern viewed by the High Sensitivity Light Sensor. The light sensor has three ranges, allowing the study of fine details or gross features of patterns. To measure position, the light sensor is mounted on a novel Linear Position Sensor.

This position sensor uses a precision optical encoder to measure translation with better than 50-micron resolution. Since it is optically based, without gears or racks, it has zero backlash.

Data collection is performed by choosing a slit, directing the laser through the slit, and choosing an entrance aperture for the light sensor. Both the light sensor and position sensor connect to your interface. The light sensor is moved by hand over a 150 mm distance, tracing out the diffraction pattern.

The Diffraction Apparatus requires a Combination 1.2 m Track/Optics Bench individually or part of the Dynamics Cart and Track System. An optional Green Diffraction Laser is also available so that the effect of wavelength on the pattern can be measured.

Vernier Diffraction Apparatus Overview - Tech Tips with Vernier
Vernier Diffraction Apparatus - Tech Tips (4:13)

Specifications

  • Red Laser Wavelength: 635 nm +/- 5 nm (Class 2 laser product)
  • Light Sensor Full Scale Ranges: 1, 10, and 100 µW
  • Linear Position Sensor range: 150 mm
  • Linear Position Sensor resolution: 40 µm

Available slits

  • Single Slits (4)
    • 0.02 mm
    • 0.04 mm
    • 0.08 mm
    • 0.16 mm
  • Variable Slits
    • Wedge: 0.02 – 0.2 mm wide
    • Double Slit: 0.04 mm wide, spacing 0.125 – 0.75 mm
  • Double Slits (4 pairs)
    • 0.04 mm wide at 0.25 mm apart
    • 0.04 mm wide at 0.5 mm apart
    • 0.08 mm wide at 0.25 mm apart
    • 0.08 mm wide at 0.5 mm apart
  • Variable Double Slit:
    Same as variable slits group above
  • Multiple Slits
    • 0.04 mm wide at 0.125 mm apart
    • 4 sets, 2, 3, 4, 5 slits
  • Comparisons: 4 pairs of single/double slits:
    • 0.04 mm single and 0.04/0.25 mm double
    • doubles 0.04/0.25 and 0.04/0.50
    • doubles 0.04/0.25 and 0.08/0.25
    • double 0.04/0.25 and triple, 0.04/0.25

Experiments

High School (3 experiments)
College (3 experiments)

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger Pro
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
  2. Requires advanced programming for data collection
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support 1 2
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1 2
LabQuest MiniFull support 1
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Requires advanced programming for data collection
  2. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.

What's Included

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Green Diffraction LaserGDL-DAK$250.00
Combination Track/Optics BenchStarts at $155.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Diffraction Slit SystemDSS-DAK$159.00
Red Diffraction LaserRDL-DAK$120.00
Combination Linear Position and High Sensitivity Light SensorLPL-DAK$425.00

Support

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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