Interferometer
Experiment topics

• Michelson interferometer
• Fabry-Perot interferometer
• Determination of the refractive index of glass*
• Determination of the refractive index of air*
• Twyman-Green test for optical components (qualitative)*

* U10351 Accessory set required This complete equipment set comprises high-grade optical components mounted on a heavy, rigid base plate for precise and reproducible measurements. The large optical components permit a generation of clear and well-defined interference patterns in daylight. The reflective observation screen has an adjustable inclination. Pre-defined component positions allow quick rearrangement to ensure extremely rapid preparation for the various experiments. The equipment set includes a stable plastic box for storing the mounted and adjusted interferometer as well as the laser base plate. Beam splitter: Diameter: 40 mm Evenness: λ/10 (front side), λ/4 (rear side) Surface-coated mirror: Dimensions 40x40 mm² Evenness: <λ/2 Mirror adjustment: Eccentric reduction: approx. 1:1000 (individual calibration specified on eccentric base) Base plate: Weight: 5, 5 kg Dimensions: 245x330x25 mm³ Additionally required: U21840 He-Ne Laser