Diffraction and double slit interference

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The discussion centers on the principles of double slit interference and its relationship with single slit diffraction. It is established that while analyzing double slit interference, the focus is primarily on the interference of light rays from two distinct slits, as this simplifies the analysis. The combination of double slit interference and single slit diffraction is acknowledged as the complete picture, but the idealization of infinitely thin slits is often employed to eliminate single-slit diffraction effects for clarity in discussions. This approach is supported by insights from the user Doc Al.

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hey during proof of expression of double slit interference at a point ,we take into account the interference due to 2 light rays emerging from 2 different slits. here why don't we account for the the interference also due to to light rays emerging from the same slit as in the single slit interference?
 
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It's just easier to discuss each effect separately. The real deal combines the interference of the double slit with the diffraction of the single slit: Double Slit Diffraction
 
Usually the slits are assumed to be infinitely thin, or possesses some other comparable idealisation, to remove the effect of single-slit diffraction - for the purposes of clarity as Doc Al said.

Claude.
 

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