Light incident on a grating for spectroscopy

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The discussion focuses on deriving the equation for light incident on a grating, specifically how the equation m(λ) = d(sin(θ)) transforms into m(λ) = d[sin(θ - φ) + sin(φ)]. The variables are defined as m(λ) representing the order of the wavelength, d as the spacing of the slits, θ as the angle displaced from the normal, and φ as the angle of incidence. The transformation involves understanding the geometric relationships in the context of diffraction and interference patterns produced by gratings.

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Homework Statement


if light incident on a grating makes an angle phi with the normal of the grating, show that the equation m(lambda)=d(sin(theta)) becomes m(lambda)=d[sin(theta-phi)+sin(phi)]

Homework Equations



m(lambda)=d(sin(theta)) d=spacing of slits, theta=angle displaced from normal of the grating
m(lambda)=d[sin(theta-phi)+sin(phi)]

The Attempt at a Solution


I've been working on trying to get a solution to this equation for quite some time now, and the only thing that makes sense is the equation m(lambda)=d*sin(theta-phi). don't know where +sin(phi) comes from.
 
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I don't get either of those answers!
Maybe we can put our heads together and sort out our differences!
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