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Waves
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Phase, interference, diffraction, stationary waves and polarisation.
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Interference: Young's slits and diffraction gratings
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- Measure interference or diffraction patterns and use geometry to determine wavelength.
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Waves
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Subtopics and study areas
- Relate phase difference to path difference.
- Analyse interference and stationary waves.
- Apply diffraction-grating and polarisation concepts.