Diffraction Examples
Examples of diffraction can easily be observed in our daily life, some of the most common ones are, the silver lining seen on the edges of the clouds because of the diffraction of light by water droplets.
The intensity of the diffraction of light varies with the wavelength of the light used where the light with a higher wavelength diffracts in comparison to light with a smaller wavelength.
Diffraction of light
Diffraction is a phenomenon shown by light. When the wave of light interacts with the particle in the atmosphere it bends at the corners and scatters in the area to illuminate the whole area, this phenomenon is called the Diffraction of light. It is a property of light which is used to explain various phenomena observed in our daily life.
Let’s learn about diffraction in detail in this article.
Table of Content
- What is Diffraction?
- Diffraction Examples
- Types of Diffraction
- Single Slit Diffraction
- Single Slit Diffraction Formula
- Central Maximum
- Resolving Power
- Rayleigh’s Criterion
- What Is the Difference Between Diffraction and Scattering?
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