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Vernier Diffraction Apparatus
Order code: DAK
VERNIER DIFFRACTION APPARATUS
The Vernier Diffraction Apparatus lets students create, view and measure diffraction and interference patterns. The included Red Diffraction Laser provides a clean monochromatic light source. Slits are made by depositing metal film on glass, creating extraordinarily clean slits with fully opaque blocking areas. These high-precision slits cast clean diffraction and interference patterns, ideal for quantitative matching of intensity vs. position predictions.
The Linear Position Sensor and High Sensitivity Light Sensor completes the Diffraction Apparatus. In order to provide excellent spatial resolution, a selectable entrance aperture restricts the width of the pattern viewed by the High Sensitivity Light Sensor. The light sensor has three ranges, allowing the study of fine details or gross features of patterns. To measure position, the light sensor is mounted on a novel Linear Position Sensor.
This position sensor uses a precision optical encoder to measure translation with better than 50 micron resolution. Since it is optically based, without gears or racks, it has zero backlash.
Data collection is performed by choosing a slit, directing the laser through the slit and choosing an entrance aperture for the light sensor. Both the light sensor and position sensor connect to your interface. The light sensor is moved by hand over a 150mm distance, tracing out the diffraction pattern.
The effect of wavelength on the pattern can be measured using the optional Green Diffraction Laser
Additional Hardware Required:
The Vernier Diffraction Apparatus requires one Combination 1.2m Track/Optics Bench to serve as an optics bench. The Combination 1.2 m Track/Optics Bench is included with Vernier Dynamics Carts and Track Systems, sold separately.
Requirements:
This sensor requires suitable software and an interface such as one of the Vernier LabQuest variations.
For comprehensive details of the possible sensor/interface/software combinations see the Compatibility Guide link below.
Specifications:
Red Laser Wavelength: 636nm
Light Sensor Full Scale Ranges: 1, 10 and 100΅W
Linear Position Sensor range: 150mm
Linear Position Sensor resolution: 40΅m
Available slits:
Single Slits (4)
0.02mm
0.04mm
0.08mm
0.16mm
Variable Slits (2)
Wedge: 0.02 0.2mm wide
Double Slit: 0.04mm wide, spacing 0.125 0.75mm
Double Slits (4 pairs)
0.04mm wide at 0.25mm apart
0.04mm wide at 0.5mm apart
0.08mm wide at 0.25mm apart
0.08mm wide at 0.5mm apart
Variable Double Slit
Same as variable slits group above
Multiple Slits
0.04mm wide at 0.25mm apart
4 sets, 2, 3, 4, 5 slits
Comparisons: 4 pairs of single/double slits: 0.04mm single + 0.04/0.25mm double, doubles 0.04/0.25 +0.04/0.50, doubles 0.04/0.25+0.08/0.25, double 0.04/0.25 + triple, 0.04/0.25
Included:
Diffraction Slit System
Red Diffraction Laser
Combination Linear Position and High Sensitivity Light Sensor
Power Supply
| User Manual | Vernier Diffraction Apparatus | ||
Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details
Warranty
- Warranty: 5 year limited warranty
Dimensions- Package size (HxWxD): 267x260x406mm
- Packed weight: 2.9kg
Last edited 23rd Jan 2024
This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
ACSPH076 - Linear Motion and Waves - Waves - A wave model explains a wide range of lightrelated phenomena including reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, dispersion, diffraction and interference; a transverse wave model is required to explain polarisation
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Essential items - The following items are required: | From |
| TRACK - Vernier Combination 1.2m Track/Optics Bench | $373.00 |
| TRACK-LONG - Vernier Combination 2.2m Track/Optics Bench | $635.00 |
| Accessories / Spare Parts: | From |
| GDL-DAK - Vernier Green Diffraction Laser | $601.00 |
| DSS-DAK - Vernier Diffraction Slit System Replacement | $382.00 |
| LPL-DAK - Vernier Combo Pos Light Sensor Replacement | $1,022.00 |
| RDL-DAK - Vernier Red Diffraction Laser | $289.00 |
| Works with: | From |
| LQ3 - Vernier LabQuest 3 Data Logger and Interface | $972.00 |
| LABQ2 - Vernier LabQuest 2 Data Logger and Interface | $835.00 |
| LQ-MINI - Vernier LabQuest Mini Data Logger Interface | $455.00 |
| LQ-STREAM - Vernier LabQuest Stream Wireless Data Logger | $698.00 |
| GA4 - Vernier Graphical Analysis | $0.00 |
| LP-E - Vernier Logger Pro 3 Software Electronic Version | $666.00 |
| OEK - Vernier Optics Expansion Kit | $491.00 |
| CM-OEK - Vernier Colour Mixer Kit | $479.00 |
| DTS - Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System | $839.00 |
| DTS-LONG - Vernier Dynamics Track System Long | $1,102.00 |
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| BLK - Vernier Bumper and Launcher Kit | $238.00 |
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| DTS-EC - Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder | $1,272.00 |
| DTS-EC-LONG - Vernier Dynamics Track System Encoder Long | $1,535.00 |
| PAK-OEK - Vernier Polariser Analyser Kit | $214.00 |
| M-OEK - Vernier Mirror Set for Optics Expansion Kit | $166.00 |
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Documents: Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue K-12 | Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue Uni | Catalogue | May 2024 Web Catalogue | Compatibility Guide | Sensor-Interface-Software Requirements (external link) | Experiment | Diffraction | Experiment | Interference | User Manual | Vernier Diffraction Apparatus | | |||||||||||||||
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