Michelson interferometer experimental setup
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Michelson interferometer experimental setup
Product Overview
The Michelson interferometer is an experimental instrument specifically designed for undergraduate programs in optoelectronics and quantum information at universities. Based on the principle of Michelson interference, it is a precision optical instrument that employs the amplitude-splitting method. It is primarily used to measure physical quantities such as optical path difference, length, and refractive index, and finds applications in modern science—including gravitational-wave detection. Thanks to its ingenious design and versatile functionality, the Michelson interferometer remains a cornerstone tool in optical experiments and precision measurements. Moreover, numerous modern interferometers derived from its underlying principles continue to drive advancements in both scientific research and industrial technology.
Product Parameters
Michelson interferometer experimental setup
Dimensions: 300*300*170mm
Laser power: 10–30 mW
Light source wavelength: 635 ± 2 nm
Maximum travel range of the displacement stage: ±7.5 mm
Fine-tuning minimum precision: 1 μm
Interference visibility: ≥70%;
Experimental Content
| Serial number | Experiment Name | Example of experimental results |
| 1 | 1. Equal-thickness interference; 2. Equal-inclination interference; 3. Nonlocal interference measurement of the refractive index of transparent thin films; 4. Measurement of the refractive index of air; |
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