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Diffraction vs Diffract - What's the difference?

diffraction | diffract |

As a noun diffraction

is (quantum mechanics) the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (eg a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

As a verb diffract is

to cause diffraction.

diffraction

English

(wikipedia diffraction)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (quantum mechanics) The breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

    • diffract

    English

    Verb

  • To cause diffraction
  • To undergo diffraction