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Diffraction Patterns and Intensity Analysis

This document discusses the principles of diffraction through openings. It defines diffraction as occurring when the width of the opening (w) is comparable to the wavelength (λ) of light passing through. It shows the formula used to calculate the angular separation (δL) between the central maximum and first minimum for a single slit, where a is the width of the slit and θ is the angle of diffraction.

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Diffraction Patterns and Intensity Analysis

This document discusses the principles of diffraction through openings. It defines diffraction as occurring when the width of the opening (w) is comparable to the wavelength (λ) of light passing through. It shows the formula used to calculate the angular separation (δL) between the central maximum and first minimum for a single slit, where a is the width of the slit and θ is the angle of diffraction.

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Diffraction

λ/w
λ wavelength
W width of the opening

• Assume screen far away


from slit so rays are ||
• Use trig. to find δL
δL
sin θ =
a /2
•For first minima on screen
λ a
δL= = sin θ
2 2
•Rearrange

a sin θ = λ
Diffraction cont…
Intensity for Diffraction
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Circular Apertures

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