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Which scientist coined the word 'diffraction' and made accurate observations of the phenomenon in 1660?
Francesco Maria Grimaldi
What is diffraction?
The bending of waves around the corners of an obstacle or through an aperture
How is the diffraction phenomenon described in classical physics?
The Huygens–Fresnel principle
When is the characteristic bending pattern of diffraction most pronounced?
When a wave encounters a small obstacle
What happens when a wave encounters an obstacle or aperture in the context of diffraction?
The obstacle/aperture becomes a secondary source of the wave
Test your knowledge on the phenomenon of wave diffraction and its effects on waves as they interact with obstacles and apertures. Learn about Francesco Maria Grimaldi, the scientist who coined the term "diffraction" and made significant contributions to the field.
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