Diffragt

Diffragt is a term that can refer to a few different concepts, primarily within the fields of optics and wave physics. The most common usage relates to the phenomenon of diffraction. Diffraction is the bending of waves, such as light or sound, as they pass around an obstacle or through an opening. This bending causes the waves to spread out, and when these spread-out waves interfere with each other, they can create patterns of constructive and destructive interference, observable as bright and dark fringes in the case of light.

In a more technical context, "diffragt" might be used informally or as a portmanteau to describe something that has been diffracted or is related to the process of diffraction. For example, a "diffragt pattern" would refer to the interference pattern produced by diffraction. The study of diffraction is fundamental to understanding the wave nature of light and is crucial in various applications, including microscopy, holography, and the design of optical instruments. The extent to which a wave diffracts depends on the wavelength of the wave and the size of the obstacle or opening it encounters. If the wavelength is significantly larger than the opening, diffraction effects are more pronounced.