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509 B
Markdown
20 lines
509 B
Markdown
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Diffraction is a property of all waves and something that happens when a wave hits an object or passes through an aperture.
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This applies to waves in a pond, sound waves, or light waves
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- this gives CDs their amazing shiny culture
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- as well as opals their textured shine
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- as well as atoms and molecules
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- the reason why nearby stars also have their distinct patterns
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# Arago Spot
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# Frenel Zone Plate
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When you shine light through a series of lines it becomes a working diffraction grating. |