Physics · A-Level · AQA · AQA A-level Physics (7408) · Specification point · 3.3.2.2 · Waves · Refraction, diffraction and interference
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3.3.2.2 Diffraction
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Appearance of the diffraction pattern from a single slit using monochromatic and white light. Qualitative treatment of the variation of the width of the central diffraction maximum with wavelength and slit width. The graph of intensity against angular separation is not required. Plane transmission diffraction grating at normal incidence. Derivation of Use of the spectrometer will not be tested. Applications of diffraction gratings. |