Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Poisson spot is a fascinating lecture demonstration. Its simple explanation can lead to further questions, not only the one posed in the title, but also questions such as why the simple model that considers only light passing just outside the spherical object is successful. The Huygens–Fresnel diffraction model is applied to answer these questions.
Source: American Journal of Physics
DOI: 10.1119/5.0227357
Author: Jami J. Kinnunen
Institution: Aalto University
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4404590933