Interference from a split laser beam without using slits

Is it possible to obtain interference from a split laser beam without using slits??I.E Take a laser beam split it into two then combine them to give distructive or constructive interference..

Regards,
Geo

Answer:
Double slit is just one of the various methods to produce interference fringes. Other popular methods are
1. By using a Lloyd's Single Mirror and 2. using Fresnel's Biprism. Go through the following links for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Htg2T2tuY
http://www.schoolphysics.co.uk/age16-19/Wave%20properties/Interference/text/Lloyds_mirror/index.html

2. Fresnel's biprism interference
http://www.schoolphysics.co.uk/age16-19/Wave%20properties/Interference/text/Fresnel_biprism/index.html

The following file briefs about the various methods of producing interference fringes.
http://www.physics.wisc.edu/undergrads/courses/spring2012/202/phy202_lect28_handout.pdf

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