Chapter 35: Interference and Diffraction

Online Concept Tutorials

Interference and Diffraction

This tutorial defines diffraction and discusses why it occurs. It also explains constructive and destructive interference. It then shows the interference pattern produced by two slits and shows why it occurs.

X-Ray Diffraction

This tutorial explains the meaning and purpose of X-ray diffraction and derives the Bragg Equation to describe such diffraction. It concludes by applying that equation to several examples.

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