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Do higher wavelength radiation have more pronounced diffraction effects than low wavelength radiation, and why is that?
Just in general; is there any diffraction effects for light coming from a normal light bulb?jaderberg said:sorry did you just say light cannot be diffracted?!
edit: btw when you say more pronounced diffraction effects do you mean that it spreads out more (i.e. theta will be bigger)? The diffraction is related to the size of the hole through which the light is going through compared to the wavelength of the light...in what exact context are you talking about?
What about Young's double-slit experiment?Kushal said:aww...did i make a mistake when i said light cannot be diffracted. actually i did this topic this morning, and i thought i heard my teacher say that light travels straight, it cannot be diffracted.
diffraction occurs when the size of aperture is much much less smaller than the wavelength. light has a very small wavelength, and it is difficult to get apertures even tinier.
i hope i didn't make a botch.
thnks
Yes.LTP said:Do higher wavelength radiation have more pronounced diffraction effects than low wavelength radiation, and why is that?
Diffraction is a phenomenon in which waves, such as light or sound, spread out and bend around obstacles or through narrow openings. It occurs when a wave encounters an obstacle or slit that is comparable in size to its wavelength.
The wavelength of a wave is directly related to the amount of diffraction that occurs. The smaller the wavelength, the less diffraction will occur. This is because smaller wavelengths are able to pass through smaller openings without bending as much.
Yes, diffraction can occur with all types of waves, including electromagnetic waves (such as light), sound waves, and water waves. However, the amount of diffraction may vary depending on the type of wave and its wavelength.
Diffraction is used in various technologies, such as in the design of optical lenses for cameras and microscopes. It is also used in spectroscopy to analyze the composition of materials, and in the production of holograms for security purposes.
The diffraction angle can be calculated using the equation θ = λ/d, where θ is the diffraction angle, λ is the wavelength of the wave, and d is the size of the opening or obstacle. This equation is known as the diffraction grating equation and is used to determine the direction and intensity of diffracted waves.