Light: Wave Model (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes

Diffraction

$\delta = d \sin\theta$

$d\sin\theta = m\lambda$

$d\sin\theta = (m + \frac{1}{2})\lambda$

$y = \frac{Lm\lambda}{d}$

$a\sin\theta = m\lambda$ ($m = \pm1, 2, 3...$)

Narrower slits produce wider patterns

Sharper, narrower peaks

$N = 2m - 1$

Central maximum