Diffraction pattern by a slit or a wire

Topics covered:
- Diffraction by a slit or a wire
- Babinet's theorem
- Fraunhofer figures

Principles and objectives:
The phenomenon of diffraction occurs when a light wave encounters an obstacle of small dimension (on the order of the wavelength of the incident wave) during its propagation. One can then observe diffraction patterns behind these obstacles, the characteristics of which depend on the shape and size of the obstacle.

Composition:
- 1 transversal carrier (ref. 202392)
- 1 vertical carrier (ref. 202237)
- 1 green laser @532 nm on rod (ref. 205157)
- 1 slot and wire token (ref. 202331)
- 1 mount Ø40 mm (ref. 202241)