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 ...

Young’s experiment involves directing light from a single, preferably monochromatic, source through two small apertures and measuring the resulting intensity pattern on a screen. Diffraction from each ...

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

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

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

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

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.

E. Wolf, A Macroscopic Theory of Interference and Diffraction of Light from Finite Sources. II. Fields with a Spectral Range of Arbitrary Width, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A, ...