Using young's double slit experiment

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of using Young's double slit experiment or other methods to achieve the same effect as a laser using microwaves. The concept of a maser, which operates in the microwave band and preceded the invention of lasers, is also mentioned. The idea of using an interference device to achieve the functionality of a laser is questioned, as the two devices serve different purposes. The existence of a book discussing optical masers from the 1960s is also mentioned.
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hell_demon
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can it be possible that using young's double slit experiment or by any metod on converging and magnifying the intensity of microwaves it can give same effect as LASER
 
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hell_demon said:
can it be possible that using young's double slit experiment or by any metod on converging and magnifying the intensity of microwaves it can give same effect as LASER

Consider how small those slits would need to be... that said... if you COULD do that, yes, but why? a LASER vs. a MASER is a matter of wavelength along the EM spectrum.
 
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The first devices that performed "amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" did in fact operate in the microwave band. Masers came before lasers.
 
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jtbell said:
The first devices that performed "amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" did in fact operate in the microwave band. Masers came before lasers.

In double-slit experiments?!
 
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i meant better than laser in the way of reaching it's maximum functionality in the time period less then the laser and might have more efficiency/intensity then laser.
 
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hell_demon said:
i meant better than laser in the way of reaching it's maximum functionality in the time period less then the laser and might have more efficiency/intensity then laser.

Boy, how does the functionality of an interference device relate to the functionality of a laser? One is a passive bit of geometry and the other is an amplifying device.
 
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jtbell said:
The first devices that performed "amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" did in fact operate in the microwave band. Masers came before lasers.

I have a mongraph on my shelves, from the 60s, entitled "Optical Masers" by O S Heavens
 

Related to Using young's double slit experiment

1. What is Young's double slit experiment?

Young's double slit experiment is an optical interference experiment that demonstrates the wave-like nature of light. It involves shining a coherent light source, such as a laser, through two parallel slits and observing the resulting interference pattern on a screen.

2. What is the purpose of Young's double slit experiment?

The purpose of Young's double slit experiment is to demonstrate the wave-like behavior of light and provide evidence for the existence of interference in the propagation of light waves. It also helps to understand the concept of diffraction and the wave-particle duality of light.

3. How does Young's double slit experiment work?

In Young's double slit experiment, a coherent light source, such as a laser, is directed towards a barrier with two parallel slits. The light passing through the slits diffracts and forms two coherent wavefronts that overlap and interfere with each other, creating an interference pattern on a screen placed behind the slits.

4. What factors affect the interference pattern in Young's double slit experiment?

The interference pattern in Young's double slit experiment is affected by the wavelength of the light, the distance between the two slits, and the distance between the slits and the screen. These factors determine the spacing and intensity of the interference fringes on the screen.

5. How is Young's double slit experiment relevant in modern science?

Young's double slit experiment is relevant in modern science as it helped to establish the wave-particle duality of light and has applications in many fields, including optics, quantum mechanics, and telecommunications. It also serves as a basis for other experiments that demonstrate the wave-like behavior of particles, such as electrons and atoms.

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