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diffraction
subject			fact

diffraction	has definition A property which distinguishes wave-like motions. When a wave is incident upon a barrier which is broken by a narrow slit (of comparable size to the wavelength), then the slit will act as a new isotopic source of secondary waves.
	has definition The bending of light in passing a sharp edge or tiny aperture.
	has definition A wave-like property of light which allows it to curl around obstacles whose size is about that of the wavelength of the light. The disturbed waves then interfere to produce ripple-patterns.
	is a kind of radiation direction modification
radiation direction modification	changes property direction
optical process	has domain optics

Kinds of diffraction :

• Mie diffraction (2 facts) - The diffraction of light by small spherical particles.