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Diffraction

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diffraction

the breaking up of a wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit) followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference
- Note: the diffraction of light (and other electromagnetic radiation), into patterns of light and dark bands or spots, is a function of quantum mechanics

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