Shadow Edge in Vacuum: Intensity & Wavelength

rjbeery · Apr 1, 2009

Does a shadow in a vacuum possesses a distinct edge, or does the intensity at the edge taper over an area proportional to the wavelength of light being obstructed?

mgb_phys · Apr 1, 2009

You get a diffraction pattern - called knife edge diffraction

http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/FresnelDiffractionAtAnEdge/

rjbeery · Apr 1, 2009

Perfect. Thanks so much

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