Diffraction of light from a single slit and on a wire

In summary, the standard diameter for a wire used in experiments involving diffraction of light from a single slit can vary from 1/10th of a millimeter to a full centimeter. Generally, a thinner wire produces a better effect, but it is also important for the diameter to be small relative to the wavelength of the incident electromagnetic waves in order to observe the phenomenon.
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What is the standard Diameter for the wire. This one is from my lab of diffraction of a light from a single slit and on a wire.


Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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There is no standard. It could be any diameter from 1/10th of a millimeter to a full centimeter and still be called a "wire."
 
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Generally thinner the wire better is the effect- though mathematically it is related directly with thw wave length of incident EMW. The diameter must be small w.r.t the wave length otherwise you will not be able to see the phenomenon.
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What is diffraction of light?

Diffraction of light is the bending or spreading of light waves as they pass through an opening or around an obstacle. This phenomenon is a result of the wave nature of light.

How does diffraction occur in a single slit?

In a single slit experiment, when a beam of light passes through a narrow slit, the waves diffract and spread out, creating a pattern of alternating bright and dark fringes on a screen placed behind the slit.

What is the relationship between the width of the slit and the diffraction pattern?

The width of the slit affects the diffraction pattern. A narrower slit will result in a wider diffraction pattern, while a wider slit will result in a narrower diffraction pattern.

What happens to the diffraction pattern when the wavelength of light is changed?

When the wavelength of light is changed, the spacing between the fringes of the diffraction pattern also changes. This is because the spacing is directly proportional to the wavelength of light.

Can diffraction occur on a wire?

Yes, diffraction can also occur on a wire. When a beam of light is shone onto a thin wire, the light waves bend and spread out, creating a diffraction pattern on a screen placed behind the wire.

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