Diffraction
This interactive simulator explores Diffraction in Optics & Light. Single and double slit with interference patterns. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: For learners comfortable with heavier math or second-level detail. Typical context: Optics & Light.
Key terms
- diffraction
- optics
- light
How it works
Far-field (Fraunhofer) diffraction: each slit contributes a sinc² envelope in angle. Two slits add Young interference cos²(πd sinθ/λ) inside that envelope. Colors in the plot follow the selected wavelength for emphasis; the curve is the relative intensity profile.
Key equations
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