WAVE OPTICS: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF INTERFERENCE AND DIFFRACTION
Abstract
This article aims to provide an overview of the foundational principles of interference and diffraction, and highlight their significance in practical technologies. Understanding these concepts is not only essential for students of physics but also for engineers and researchers working in fields like telecommunications, medical diagnostics, and materials science.
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