Physics A-Level
Single-slit diffraction
What Single-slit diffraction means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Single-slit diffraction
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Reference: AQA
Light spreads after passing through one narrow slit, forming a central maximum with weaker side maxima.
Topics that use Single-slit diffraction
- Interference (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coherence
- Coherent monochromatic sources
- Coherent sources
- Constructive interference
- Constructive superposition
- Destructive interference
- Destructive superposition
- Double-slit arrangement
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