diffraction

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But its use in microscopy has been limited by a fundamental constraint known as the diffraction limit.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Each sensor records diffraction patterns, which describe how light waves spread after interacting with an object.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

She was the most experienced chemist and an expert in diffraction.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Watson became fascinated by the new technique of diffraction whereby X-rays were bounced off atoms to reveal their inner structures.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Perhaps Franklin would consider studying the diffraction patterns of these fibers and deduce a structure?

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee