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What did Christian Huygens propose in 1678?

Light produces longitudinal disturbance in the medium

Light produces particles that travel in the form of a wave

Light produces interference patterns

Light produces periodic disturbance in the medium which travels in the form of a wave (correct)

How is interference of light defined?

The bending of light waves around obstacles

The reflection of light waves from a surface

Redistribution of intensities when coherent light waves superpose (correct)

The polarization of light waves

What is the result of constructive interference?

Minimum amplitude and intensity of resultant light wave

Maximum amplitude and intensity of resultant light wave (correct)

Complete cancellation of light waves

No change in the amplitude and intensity of light waves

What is the result of destructive interference?

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What did Christian Huygens assume about the nature of light waves?

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Christian Huygens' Proposals

In 1678, Christian Huygens proposed that light is a wave, and he was the first to suggest that light waves are propagated in a medium called the ether.

Interference of Light

Interference of light is defined as the superposition of two or more light waves, resulting in a new wave pattern.

Types of Interference

Constructive Interference
- The result of constructive interference is a brighter region, where the amplitude of the light wave is increased.
- Occurs when the crests of the light waves align.
Destructive Interference
- The result of destructive interference is a darker region, where the amplitude of the light wave is decreased.
- Occurs when the troughs of the light waves align.

Huygens' Assumptions

Christian Huygens assumed that light waves are similar to water waves, requiring a medium (the ether) to propagate.

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Test your knowledge of wave optics with this quiz on the wave theory of light, including concepts of interference, diffraction, and polarization. Explore the foundational contributions of Christian Huygens and the longitudinal nature of light waves.