Michelson interferometer

In the Michelson interferometer, what is the purpose of the beam splitter?

• To combine two beams of light

• To split a beam of light into two paths

• To amplify the interference pattern

• To measure the wavelength of light

What is the purpose of a Michelson interferometer?

• To measure the speed of light

• To observe interference fringes

• To study gravitational waves

• To generate laser light

The Michelson interferometer consists of how many mirrors?

• one

• two

• three

• four

What is the main component used to split the incoming light beam in a Michelson interferometer?

• Polarizer

• Beam splitter

• Lens

• Detector

How can the wavelength of light be determined using a Michelson interferometer?

• By measuring the distance between the mirrors

• By measuring the intensity of light

• By observing the interference fringes

• By counting the number of photons

What phenomenon is Michelson interferometer based on?

• Diffraction

• Polarization

• Refraction

• Interference