Exploring Light: the Optics of Diffraction
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University of Texas at Austin
McDonald Observatory
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Introduction: Astronomers use diffraction of light to disperse (or spread out) colors of light from astronomical light sources into a spectrum. The spectrum is then used to measure the physical characteristics of that source. This activity provides an opportunity for hands-on understanding of the phenomenon of diffraction of light.