Section 4
Applications of Wave Optics
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Enhancement of Microscopy
Microscopy helps us view objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
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The Spectrometer
A spectrometer uses properties of light to identify atoms by measuring wavelength and frequency, which are functions of radiated energy.
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The Michelson Interferometer
The Michelson interferometer is the most common configuration for optical interferometry.
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LCDs
Liquid crystal displays use liquid crystals which do not emit light, but use the light modulating properties of the crystals.
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Using Interference to Read CDs and DVDs
Optical discs are digital storing media read in an optical disc drive using laser beam.