The formula for single slit diffraction, represented as Dsinθ = mλ, is not identical to the double slit diffraction formula, as the variable m denotes minima in single slit diffraction rather than maxima. In double slit diffraction, the distance D refers to the distance between the slits, while in single slit diffraction, it refers to the slit width. The relationship m + 1/2 does not accurately provide the angles for maxima in single slit diffraction, as determining these angles is more complex.
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Yes, where D is the distance between the slits instead of the slit width.EdTheHead said:Is the formula for single slit diffraction Dsin\theta = m\lambda identical to the double slit diffraction besides m being minima rather than maxima?
No, except approximately. Finding the maxima for single slit diffraction is more complicated.More specifically will m + 1/2 tell me the angles between maxima?