Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Page 1109: 7

Answer

$\alpha = 60.4\mu m$

Work Step by Step

Since we know the angle, $\theta$, from part 6a, we can use the given order and wavelength in equation (36-3) to solve for the slit width, $\alpha$. $\alpha \sin \theta = m \lambda $ where $m=1,2,3,....$ (minima) Therefore; $\alpha = m \lambda / \sin \theta$ Because the angle given was from minima to minima and not from the center to a minima, we must use half the given angle, $1.20^{\circ}$, to obtain $\theta=1.20^{\circ}/2=0.60^{\circ}$ $\alpha = 1* 633*10^{-9}m / \sin 0.60^{\circ}$ $\alpha = 6.04*10^{-5}m$ $\alpha = 60.4\mu m$
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