Advanced Student Experiments Kit SEK - Ultrasonic Waves

The  Advanced Student Experiments Kit SEK - Ultrasonic Waves contains the apparatus needed to carry out a range of experiments for students on ultrasonic waves. Detailed instructions are included on CD-ROM. The apparatus is stored in a strong Gratnell tray and are held in place by foam inserts. 

This kit is available in two different versions to match the voltage of the power source you're using - 230V, 50/60Hz or 115V, 50/60Hz. 230V is the voltage for the UK mains system.

A Range Of Ultrasonic wave Experiments

The full list of experiments possible with this kit is:

• Display of sound oscillations on an oscilloscope *
• Relationship between oscillations and waves *
• Comparison of oscillations at two points along a wave *
• Analysis of phase relationships using an ultrasonic "pen" *
• Determination of wavelength and velocity of sound
• How velocity of sound depends on temperature
• Transmission characteristics of ultrasonic transmitters **
• Resonance curve for ultrasonic transducers *
• Transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves **
• Absorption of ultrasonic waves **
• Superimposition of sinusoidal oscillations *
• Constructive and destructive reinforcement when sinusoidal oscillations are superimposed *
• Recording of wave fronts using ultrasonic pen
• Generation and detection of straight wave fronts
• Diffraction of ultrasonic waves by an edge
• Diffraction of ultrasonic waves by a single slit
• Interference between two beams **
• Law of reciprocity for interference between two beams **
• Diffraction by a double slit**
• Phase relationships for diffraction by a double slit * / **
• Formation of images by a spherical concave mirror **
• Plotting of Fresnel zones **
• Formation of images by a Fresnel zone plate **
• Interference of ultrasonic waves by Lloyd's mirror **
• Design of a simple interferometer **
• Design of a Michelson interferometer **
• Elimination of interference by interrupting the path *
• Generation of standing ultrasonic waves **
• Beats in ultrasonic waves *
• Doppler effect in ultrasonic waves

Experiments marked with a * require the USB Oscilloscope 2x50MHz.

Experiments marked ** require the Analogue Multimeter ESCOLA 30.

Additionally, when an analogue voltmeter which is unsuitable for measuring alternating voltages of frequencies up to 40kHz is used, the Ultrasonic Adapter Lead is required.

Full Contents of the  Advanced Student Experiments Kit SEK - Ultrasonic Waves

The full contents of the  Advanced Student Experiments Kit SEK - Ultrasonic Waves are:

• 1 x ultrasonic control unit
• 2 x ultrasonic transmitters - 40kHz
• 1 x ultrasonic pen
• 1 x holder for ultrasonic pen
• 1 x holder base for ultrasonic pen
• 1 x microphone probe
• 2 x beam splitters
• 3 x clamps for beam splitters
• 1 x Fresnel zone plate
• 1 x concave mirror
• 2 x side-pieces for double-slit/reflectors
• 1 x centre post for double slit
• 1 x clasp for double slit
• 1 x ultrasonic absorber
• 2 x BNC cables - 1 metre
• 1 x cable - BNC/4mm
• 1 x plug-in power supply