Márquez, Andrés, Alvarez, Mariela L., Neipp, Cristian, Méndez Alcaraz, David Israel, Beléndez, Augusto
Effective physical optics hands-on experience through the characterization of a CD and a DVD
MÁRQUEZ RUIZ, Andrés, et al. "Effective physical optics hands-on experience through the characterization of a CD and a DVD". En: Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education & Training in Optics and Photonics : 24-27 October 2005, Marseille, France / edited by F. Flory. Marseille : ICO ; SPIE ; OSA, 2005. (Proceedings of the 2005 ETOP Conference). pp. 181-183
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10045/9411
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We present a fruitful student's lab experiment allowing for an effective learning of some of the basics in physical optics. We proceed with the characterization of the surface structure of a compact disk (CD) and a digital versatile disk (DVD). This experiment is an effective means to have a direct hands-on experience on diffraction, Young's fringes interference phenomena, and diffraction chromatic dispersion. The fact that both CD and DVD are widespread consumer electronics devices enhances the interest of the student on the experiment.
Keywords:Diffraction, Young's fringes, Interference
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