Wave Behaviours of Light: Diffraction and Interference

What this note covers

1. 1. The Wave Model of Light: Historical Context
2. 2. Diffraction: Waves Bending Through Gaps
3. 3. Young's Double-Slit Experiment: Interference of Light
4. 4. The Double-Slit Formula and Fringe Spacing
5. 5. Worked Examples: Applying mλ = dx/L
6. 6. Experimental Evidence: What the Patterns Tell Us
7. 7. Exam Strategy and Linking Physics Ideas

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 5 common mistakes