This chapter describes experiments that require more advanced apparatus than what is used in the experiments described at the end of the previous chapters. The reason for not including these experiments in those chapters is to be in line with the book’s objective and that is to keep everything to simplicity. However, this chapter takes the reader one step further to perform more complex experiments, using apparatus that are generally available in many technical laboratories.
EXPERIMENT 11.1: HOMEMADE SPECTROMETER
Purpose: To become familiar with the use of diffraction in spectroscopy
Related simulations: N/A
Materials needed:
• Incandescent or halogen flashlight
• Diffraction grating (on a reflective foil); Alternative: ...
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