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🧪 Diffraction

Interactive simulation of light diffraction. Single slit, double-slit (Young's experiment), diffraction grating. Observe interference patterns and the wave nature of light. MySimulator.uk

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS
diffraction-physics ↗ Open standalone
⚙ Under the hood

This simulation allows you to visualize how waves bend around obstacles by observing the interference patterns created when light passes through a slit. Explore the relationship between wavelength and the resulting diffraction pattern.

Diffraction PatternWave InterferenceSlits

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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