Microwave Optics

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The microwave optics kit consists of a microwave transmitter and receiver, a goniometer, and parts for a number of experiments. Both the transmitter and receiver operate at the 3 cm wavelength. All parts are shown in the pictures.

Materials:

  1. Polarization
  2. Single slit diffraction
  3. Double slit interference
  4. Bragg’s diffraction (with the styrofoam cube with 100 metal spheres which simulates a crystal lattice)

Note: The receiver is powered by two 9-Volt batteries; make sure to switch it off after the demonstration.