A macroscopic theory of interference and diffraction of light in stationary fields produced by finite sources which emit light within a finite spectral range is formulated. It is shown that a ...

We explore double and single slit example problems involving light and sound waves. In this Closer Look segment on Diffraction and Interference, we explore double and single slit example problems ...

Huygens, however, realized there were properties of light that were much better explained with waves, like interference and diffraction.

On the other hand, Christiaan Huygens favored the wave theory of light, noting features like interference and diffraction, which are inherently wave-like.

This article examines super-resolution laser machining, exploring optical techniques that enable sub-diffraction feature ...

However, a new study attempts to fill this gap. It suggests that classical interference patterns arise from specific quantum states of light, called bright and dark states.

To the recording studio to study interference and diffraction of sound waves.

Structural colour in the Morpho butterfly originates from submicron structure within a scale and, for over a century, its colour and reflectivity have been explained as interference of light due to ...

Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM) is a tool which breaks the diffraction resolution barrier to provide resolutions of up to 20nm.