Lecture Topics
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* Huygens Principle
* Diffraction
* Resolution of a telescope
Lecture Video: Diffraction, Resolution
The phenomena related to diffraction are the focus of the lecture. Prof. Lee explains the mathematical description of the diffraction pattern of the wave traveling through a wide slit.
Lecture Notes
Typed Notes for Lecture 22 (PDF)
Handwritten Notes for Lecture 22 (PDF - 2MB)
Textbook Reading
Chapter 13: Interference and Diffraction (PDF - 1.6MB)
Notes:
- Section 13.4.1 The Single Slit is important for this course
- Section 13.4.2 Near-field Diffraction is not covered, but interesting
- Section 13.4.4. δ “Functions” is not covered in this course
In-class Demonstrations
| HOW IT’S DONE | SEE IT IN THE LECTURE |
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| Single-Slit Diffraction with a Laser |
Related Resources
Video: Laser Diffraction and Interference by TSG@MIT Physics
Demonstration: Single Slit Diffraction with Ripple Tank by TSG@MIT Physics