Wave Propagation Double Slit Experiment
Slit Configuration
Wave Properties
About the Double Slit Experiment
This visualization focuses on wave propagation in the double slit experiment. When light passes through narrow slits, it behaves as a wave, creating an interference pattern.
In this simulation, you can see:
- Wave propagation from each slit (semi-circular wavefronts)
- Interference patterns where waves meet (bright areas show constructive interference, dark areas show destructive interference)
- Intensity pattern at the top of the screen showing what would be observed on a detector
Try changing the parameters to see how they affect the interference pattern:
- Number of Slits: More slits create sharper, more complex patterns
- Slit Width: Wider slits produce less pronounced diffraction effects
- Slit Separation: Greater separation creates narrower fringes
- Wavelength: Longer wavelengths create wider fringes