Is interference of light better explained with the wave model or the

JuJufied · #1 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 12:46 AM

particle model or both? I'm about two seconds away from ripping this stupid light booklet in half, I swear...

Kes · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 11:59 AM

The wave model. The particle model helps explain the photoelectric effect whereby photons striking a metal surface release electrons. Photons as waves can pass through two close-by slits and produce interference rings (light and dark rings).

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Ross M · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 03:10 AM

Wave model.Is that stupid light booklet still OK? Sorry I took so long to answer.In half? Hmmm. You would then have two particles to test the wave properties of light with. Please be careful with the books. We had a lot of trouble finding Archimedes books after the Christians turned copies of the original scrolls into prayer books.