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  • Huygens’ Principle

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    Introduction Huygens’ Principle, named after the Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens, is a fundamental concept in wave theory. It provides a comprehensive way to predict and understand how waves propagate in different media. Basic Concept Huygens’ Principle states that every point on a wavefront is itself the source of spherical wavelets, and the new wavefront is…

  • Diffraction

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    Introduction Diffraction is a wave phenomenon that occurs when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit that is comparable in size to its wavelength. It is characterized by the bending and spreading out of waves past the obstacle or through the slit. The Principle of Diffraction Diffraction is a result of the wave nature…