Determining Light Wavelength Using Newton's Rings

Microscope for observing Newton's rings

Observation mode

Reflected light Transmitted light

r = 0.00 mm | m = — | Ring # — (—)

Lens curvature radius R (m)

0.2 m0.5 m1.0 m

Ring type

Dark Bright

Wavelength λ

Violet Blue Cyan Green Yellow Orange Red

Field of view (zoom), mm

0.5 mm1.5 mm3.0 mm