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Institute of Physics (IOP)
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Episode 323: Diffraction
In this learning episode, from the Institute of Physics, students observe diffraction using a ripple tank or laser.
The activities include:
* simple ways to observe diffraction
* demonstration of diffraction using a ripple tank or laser
* deriving the formula for minima in the diffraction pattern from a single aperture
* resolution of points
* resolution of spectral lines
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