Which type of diffraction pattern is produced by a circular aperture?

Practice Questions

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Which type of diffraction pattern is produced by a circular aperture?
  1. Single-slit pattern
  2. Double-slit pattern
  3. Airy pattern
  4. Newton's rings

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of diffraction pattern is produced by a circular aperture?
  • Step 1: Understand what a circular aperture is. It is a round opening that allows light to pass through.
  • Step 2: Learn about diffraction. Diffraction is the bending of light waves when they pass through an opening.
  • Step 3: Recognize that when light passes through a circular aperture, it creates a specific pattern.
  • Step 4: Identify the name of the pattern produced by a circular aperture. It is called the Airy pattern.
  • Step 5: Describe the Airy pattern. It has a central bright spot in the middle, surrounded by alternating dark and bright rings.
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