Diffraction Grating with White Light

Identifier: L: W - 024

$Slide projector with diffraction grating attached to lense$

Concept Overview:

White Light Diffraction

Turn projector to "on" position and note results

Continuous spectrum is produced on opposite sides of white slit

$Continuous spectrum created through the diffraction of white light$

Take care not to turn on the automatic advancing function, or slit will be ejected from projector

This is often requested in conjunction with L: W - 6 Dispersion by a Prism. Please specify if you would like both.

Tutorial: Set-up Instructions for L: W - 27