Lecture 21: Phased Radar, Single Electron Interference

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Lecture Topics

  • Phased radar
  • Single electron interference
  • Interference
  • Huygens Principle

Lecture Video: Phased Radar, Single Electron Interference

Prof. Lee explains how phased radar works. He also discusses the implication of the single electron interference experiment and its relation to Quantum Physics.

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Lecture Notes

This resource may not render correctly in a screen reader.Typed Notes for Lecture 21 (PDF - 3.2MB)

This resource may not render correctly in a screen reader.Handwritten Notes for Lecture 21 (PDF - 1.8MB)

Textbook Reading

Chapter 13: Interference and Diffraction (PDF - 1.6MB) 

Notes:

  • Section 13.4.1 The Single Slit is important for this course
  • Section 13.4.2 Near-field Diffraction is not covered, but interesting
  • Section 13.4.4. δ "Functions" is not covered in this course

In-class Demonstrations

HOW IT'S DONE SEE IT IN THE LECTURE
Ripple Tank (Interference of Two Point Sources) @ 00:26:18
Moiré Pattern @ 00:29:28
Single-Slit Diffraction with a Laser @ 01:09:32 and @ 01:13:39

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