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Diffraction
published by the Exploratorium
This activity from the Exploratorium provides an introduction to the diffraction of light and clearly demonstrates light's wavelike properties.  The materials are two pencils and a Mini-Maglite®.  The site contains an explanation of the observed diffraction patterns  and also extension activities.
https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/
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Light
- Diffraction
- Interference
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Access Rights: Free access
Restriction: © 2006 Exploratorium
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Keywords: band, diffraction, interference, wave
Record Creator: Metadata instance created June 12, 2006 by Ann Deml
Record Updated: May 06, 2008 by Lyle Barbato
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when Cataloged:		 July 30, 2006
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(Exploratorium, San Francisco, 2006), WWW Document, (https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/).
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Diffraction (Exploratorium, San Francisco, 2006), <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/>.
APA Format
Diffraction. (2006, July 30). Retrieved March 18, 2025, from Exploratorium: https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/
Chicago Format
Exploratorium. Diffraction. San Francisco: Exploratorium, July 30, 2006. https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/ (accessed 18 March 2025).
MLA Format
Diffraction. San Francisco: Exploratorium, 2006. 30 July 2006. 18 Mar. 2025 <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/diffraction/>.
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