Treffer: Computer Simulation of Diffraction Patterns.
Title:
Computer Simulation of Diffraction Patterns.
Language:
English
Authors:
Source:
Physics Education. Nov 1983 18(6):294-299.
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
6
Publication Date:
1983
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors:
Entry Date:
1984
Accession Number:
EJ290342
Database:
ERIC
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Describes an Apple computer program (listing available from author) which simulates Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction using vector addition techniques (vector chaining) and allows user to experiment with different shaped multiple apertures. Graphics output include vector resultants, phase difference, diffraction patterns, and the Cornu spiral (geometric representation of Fresnel integral). (JM)