formula of Rayleigh's criteria for scattering of light?

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formula of Rayleigh's criteria for scattering of light?

2006-09-01 08:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by hemant s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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There is something called Rayleigh's criterion for the distinction of diffraction peaks--but I've never heard of what you're asking for. Rayleigh's criterion for diffraction is that, to be considered "resolved," the peaks must be separated by at least the max-to-min distance along the detector plane.

Given the characteristics of an optical devic, this enforces some conditions on the angular separation of two point sources for a given wavelength of light.

2006-09-01 08:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Is this a homework question ?

2006-09-01 08:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋