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Light & Optics SK025

MICHELSON INTERFERO-METER

Item Code : SK025/SK079/SK002

Principle and Working:

The Michelson Interferometer uses a coherent light beam that enters a beam splitter and is divided into two parts. These two beams travel in different directions and are reflected by two mirrors, forming interference patterns when they recombine and superimpose.
In this setup, we measure the wavelength of sodium light, a diode laser, and a He-Ne laser using the equation:

λ=2.ΔL/n

Where,
ΔL = is the distance traveled by movable mirror.
n = is the number of intensity maxima counted.

  • High quality optics (flatness λ/8)
  • Highly stable Interferometer body (weight 7.8 kg approx)
  • 3 Knurled screw for easy mirror adjustment
  • Modern & user friendly design.
  • Gear arrangement provides Least count 0.0001 mm
  • 4 Levelling screws for height adjustment

To determine the wave length of monochromatic light

  • Using Diode laser (SK079).
  • Using He- Ne laser (SK025).
  • Using sodium light source (SK002).
  • Moveable mirror : Range 10-0-10mm.
  • Course knob : Least count 0.01 mm.
  • Micro meter fine : Least count 0.0001mm.
  • Beam splitter : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, R/T% 50/50, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Compensator : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Mirror : Circular, 2 nos., dimension 30 x 10mm.
  • Dimension : 290 x 210 x 230mm (L x W x H).
  • Telescope : Tube 90 x 25mm (L x Ø), 10x eye piece.
  • Laser : He-Ne Laser (632mm), Power 2 mW, Beam spot 2.5mm, current 4mA ~ 6mA, Dimension 300 x 62 x 82mm, Weight 1.5 kg (approx.).
  • Beam expender : Microscope objective, 10x.
  • Lab jack : Adjustable 320 x 220mm.
  • Moveable mirror : Range 10-0-10mm.
  • Course knob : Least count 0.01 mm.
  • Micro meter fine : Least count 0.0001mm.
  • Beam splitter : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, R/T% 50/50, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Compensator : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Mirror : Circular, 2 nos., dimension 30 x 10mm.
  • Dimension : 290 x 210 x 230mm (L x W x H).
  • Telescope : Tube 90 x 25mm (L x Ø), 10x eye piece.
  • Laser : Diode Laser (635mm), Power 5 mW.
  • Beam expender : Microscope objective, 10x
  • Lab jack : Height Adjustable, Size 160 x 130mm.
  • Moveable mirror : Range 10-0-10mm.
  • Course knob : Least count 0.01 mm.
  • Micro meter fine : Least count 0.0001mm.
  • Beam splitter : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, R/T% 50/50, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Compensator : Rectangular, size 50 x 39 x 7mm, Flatness λ/8 (at 632mm).
  • Mirror : Circular, 2 nos., dimension 30 x 10mm.
  • Dimension : 290 x 210 x 230mm (L x W x H).
  • Telescope : Tube 90 x 25mm (L x Ø), 10x eye piece.
  • Sodium source : MS housing, 200 x 85mm (L x Ø), slit (L x W) 20x16mm.
  • Sodium bulb : 35W, Dia 2 inch, Length 12 inch.
S.No.Item NameSK079SK025SK002
1Screen Metal11 –
2Holder for Microscope Objective1 – –
3Sheet for Laser Base1 – –
4Diode Laser (red)1 – –
5Adaptor 5 Volt1 – –
6Microscope objective11 –
7Cylindrical base11 –
8Michelson interferometer111
9Laboratory jack11 –
10Laser Adapter for Microscope Objectives –1 –
11Bumpon Tapered Square for Laser –4 –
12He-Ne Laser –1 –
13Telescope Assembly with Holder – –1
14Pin hole and ground screen with holder – –1
15Sodium light housing – –1
16Power Cord (Main Lead) – –1
17Stand Base (A Shaped) – –1
18Sodium Bulb (35W) – –1
19Boss Head Square (Universal Clamp) – –1
20Power supply for Sodium Light – –1
21Clamping Rod – –1
22Stand Rod – –1