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DCS# 9B65.10NWU# E-39Location:    9 A 4
title: Microwave Wavelength Determination
aka: Welsh 3 cm system

Description:
  A Micro wave source (3 cm wavelength) and a detector can be configured several ways to illustrate:
    Wavelength of the radio wave
     Polarization
     Two slit interference
The detector emits an audio signal with the loudness related to the strength of the radio wave.

Questions:
    Would this work on the moon? (ie. in a vaccuum?)

How small an opening can the microwave get through?


   
pix of set upstanding wave set updouble slitpolarizer