The far-field form of this phenomenon is named for Fraunhofer. The Rayleigh criterion gives a resolution limit due to this phenomenon, whose namesake "grating" yields interference patterns. The Huygens principle considers every point of a wave front as a wave source to rationalize this phenomenon. Young's double slit experiment saw interference partially as a consequence of this phenomenon occurring when the light passed through the slits. Its effects can be mathematically determined by setting d sine of theta equal to 
The far-field form of this phenomenon is named for Fraunhofer. The Rayleigh criterion gives a resolution limit due to this phenomenon, whose namesake "grating" yields interference patterns. The Huygens principle considers every point of a wave front as a wave source to rationalize this phenomenon. Young's double slit experiment saw interference partially as a consequence of this phenomenon occurring when the light passed through the slits. Its effects can be mathematically determined by setting d sine of theta equal to n lambda. For 10 points, name this phenomenon, the bending of light around a barrier.
The far-field form of this phenomenon is named for Fraunhofer.
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