This simulation allows the user to investigate the diffraction pattern around the corner of an obstacle in a ripple tank. The user can change the wavelength of the waves.
This is a part of the "Learn Physics using Java" library of simulations.
Please note that this resource requires
Java Applet Plug-in.
Ng, C. (2007, September 9). Diffraction of water waves (corner). Retrieved February 13, 2026, from http://ngsir.netfirms.com/englishhtm/Diffraction3.htm
Ng, Chiu-king. Diffraction of water waves (corner). September 9, 2007. http://ngsir.netfirms.com/englishhtm/Diffraction3.htm (accessed 13 February 2026).
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Author = "Chiu-king Ng",
Title = {Diffraction of water waves (corner)},
Volume = {2026},
Number = {13 February 2026},
Month = {September 9, 2007},
Year = {2002}
}
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