Laboratory Manual
Lab 4: Michelson Interferometer
Necessary Optics:
Each set up should include:
2 mirrors - one of which is on a
linear translator for final adjustment of arm length
1 beam splitter
1 laser source -- I use HeNe, argon
ion laser, and dye laser but a diode laser as a second source with a HeNe
would also work.
Ruler and Meter stick
Lighter
Piece of thick glass and holder
with angular adjustment
Screens