Modular system for teaching interferometry

A modular apparatus for teaching interferometry, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of panels assembled together to form a main structure, comprising:

• a base panel (5) having four holes (7) arranged at each corner of the main structure, and a central diagonal slot (9) along with two longitudinal slots (23), wherein the central slot (9) is positioned between the two longitudinal slots (23) for the placement of at least one beam splitter (8);
• a first rectangular perimeter panel (1) comprising a plurality of central slots (20) and a connection hole (17) adjacent to the central slots (20), and lateral mounting slots (22) located near one of its side edges, and another connection hole (17) adjacent to the lateral mounting slots (22);
• said central slots (20) and lateral slots (22) are configured to receive a mount in the required position, either centrally or laterally on the first panel (1), wherein the mount has a hole for placing a light-emitting source directed toward the beam splitter;
• a second rectangular perimeter panel (2) comprising a plurality of fixation holes (11);
• said second perimeter panel (2) includes an elliptical cutout (10) at the central portion of its lateral edge that is adjacent to a third rectangular perimeter panel (3);
• the third rectangular perimeter panel (3) includes a plurality of fixation holes (11);
• said third rectangular perimeter panel (3) includes an elliptical cutout (10) at the central portion of each of its lateral edges for the output of the interference pattern;
• a fourth perimeter panel (4) comprising a central hole (28) for the output of the interference pattern and a plurality of fixation holes (11);
• said fourth perimeter panel (4) includes an elliptical cutout (10) at the central portion of its lateral edge that is adjacent to the third rectangular perimeter panel (3);
• and
• a rectangular top panel (6), which defines the top cover of the main structure once the interferometer is assembled;
• wherein the fixation holes (11) of the perimeter panels are arranged longitudinally and spaced equidistantly, with at least one above the lateral sides, which accommodate inclination adjustment mechanisms for a light-reflecting medium, preferably a mirror (16).