Properties of Laser Light: Coherent

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Properties of Laser Light: Coherent

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This is part three of a three part investigation of the properties of LASER light from other light. Part 1: Monochromatic Light and Part 2: Collimated Light.

In this part, we’ll demonstrate that LASER light is coherent by comparing the interference pattern of a red LASER pointer to that of an LED light.

Grade Range:
9-14

Duration
1/2 Hour – 1 Hour

Supplies

Set of Light BLOX in Red/Green/Blue, 1 Red LASER Pointer OR Laser Blox a blank sheet of paper

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