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Single-Slit Diffraction Using Wavelength and Rayleigh Criterion Angle

Single­slit diffraction occurs when light passes through a narrow slit and creates an interference pattern on the other side.

The sine of the Rayleigh criterion angle equals the wavelength divided by the slit width.

Formula

Sin[QuantityVariable[Subscript["θ", "R"], "Angle"]] == QuantityVariable["λ", "Wavelength"]/QuantityVariable["d", "Distance"]

symbol description physical quantity
θR Rayleigh criterion angle "Angle"
d slit width "Distance"
λ wavelength "Wavelength"

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Examples

Get the resource:

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ResourceObject["Single-Slit Diffraction Using Wavelength and Rayleigh \ Criterion Angle"]
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Get the formula:

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FormulaData[ ResourceObject[ "Single-Slit Diffraction Using Wavelength and Rayleigh Criterion \ Angle"]]
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Use some values:

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FormulaData[ ResourceObject[ "Single-Slit Diffraction Using Wavelength and Rayleigh Criterion \ Angle"], {QuantityVariable["\[Lambda]","Wavelength"] -> Quantity[500, "Nanometers"]}]
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