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diffraction [dɪˈfrækʃən] n 1. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a deviation in the direction of a wave at the edge of an obstacle in its path 2. (Physics / General Physics) any phenomenon caused by diffraction and interference of light, such as the formation of light and dark fringes by the passage of light through a small aperture 3. (Physics / General Physics) deflection of sound waves caused by an obstacle or by nonhomogeneity of a medium [from New Latin diffractiō a breaking to pieces, from Latin diffringere to shatter, from dis- apart + frangere to break]
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Translations diffraction n → Diffraktion f, → Beugung f diffraction [dɪˈfrækʃ/ən] n (Phys) → diffrazione f diffraction [dɪˈfrækʃ/ən] n (Phys) → diffrazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These closely similar particulars are collected together by their similarity primarily and, more correctly, by the fact that they are related to each other approximately according to the laws of perspective and of reflection and diffraction of light. On the other hand, I used to find Paul Tichlorne plunged as deeply into the study of light polarization, diffraction, and interference, single and double refraction, and all manner of strange organic compounds. |
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