5 Questions
The Michelson interferometer was invented by which physicist?
Albert Abraham Michelson
What is the purpose of using a beam splitter in the Michelson interferometer?
To split the light source into two arms
How does the Michelson interferometer combine the amplitudes of the two light beams?
Using the superposition principle
What is typically done with the interference pattern that is not directed back toward the source?
It is directed to a photoelectric detector or camera
What experiment is the Michelson interferometer well known for being used in?
The Michelson–Morley experiment
Test your knowledge of the Michelson Interferometer and its principles of optical interferometry in this quiz. Learn about the inventor, configuration, and the superposition principle involved in this fascinating optical instrument.
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