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Is young`s double slit exp only applicable for visible light

Profile image of Matrix 144
8 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Yash Sharma
8 Years ago
In double double slit experiment any coherent source of light is preferred as fringe pattern is more easy to notice.
Profile image of Sarfaraz Ahamed
8 Years ago
Youngs Double slit experiment is apllicable for any electromagnetic wave. 
but it is can only be seen when we do it with a spectrum of visible region.
This can be observed (ie. heard) when done with sound waves too.
This has been done in real life: 
as ask iitians doen’t allow urls in answer, you can check the videos for yourselves:

noise cancelling headphones experiment 

 

Noise cancelling experiment