Word Type

Noun

The word "diffraction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

X-ray diffraction diffraction grating diffraction limit diffraction pattern diffractionist diffractionless microdiffraction neutron diffraction subdiffraction transmission electron diffraction

Context

quantum mechanics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

optical phenomenon

Type Of (IsA)

optical phenomenon

Related Terms

breaking electromagnetic geometric interference neutron diffraction pass reconstruction slit structure wave

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