Optical Parameters
横軸: Screen上 位置(mm)、縦軸: 相対強度。点線が暗帯位置。
$I(\theta) = I_0 \left(\dfrac{\sin\alpha}{\alpha}\right)^2$
$\alpha = \dfrac{\pi a \sin\theta}{\lambda}$
暗帯条件(完全消光)
$a \sin\theta = m\lambda \quad (m = \pm1, \pm2, \ldots)$
Adjust slit width a and wavelength λ to visualize the Fraunhofer diffraction pattern in real time. Confirm dark fringe positions, central maximum width, and color display for optics education.
横軸: Screen上 位置(mm)、縦軸: 相対強度。点線が暗帯位置。
フラウンホーファー回折(遠距離場)はScreenが $L \gg a^2/\lambda$ 条件を満たすとき成立し、強度Patternが sinc²関数にな。Freネル回折(近距離場)はより複雑な積分が必要。実験室では集光レンズを使って焦点面でフラウンホーファー条件を実現することが多い。
X線(波長0.1〜0.01nm)が結晶格子(原子間距離と同程度)に当たると、各原子層from 散乱波が干渉し。ブラッグ 法則 $2d\sin\theta = n\lambda$(dは格子間隔)を満たす角度で強め合い、これが回折ピーク。回折Patternfrom 逆算することで結晶構造・格子定数・Stress状態が非破壊で分析possible。
多数 平行Slit(回折格子)があると、各Slitfrom 光が干渉し。Grayティング方程式 $d\sin\theta = m\lambda$ を満たす角度に強め合いが起き。白色光が入ると波長ごとに異なる角度で分光され。CD/DVD 虹色はこ 原理。分光計・モノクロメーター 核心部品。
円形開口(口径D) 回折によって2点光源を分離できる最小角度が決ま(Rayleigh基準):$\theta_{min} \approx 1.22\lambda/D$。これが光学系 「回折限界」。口径を大きくするほど分解能が向上し。ハッブル宇宙望遠鏡(D=2.4m、可視光) 回折限界は約0.05"(秒角)。
音波(波長0.017〜17m程度)も同じ回折 法則に従い。低周波 音(波長が長い)は壁 角を大きく回り込み。建物 角を曲がったところでも話し声が聞こえる はこ ため。逆に超音波(波長が短い)は指向性が高く、医療用超音波診断や工業用超音波探傷に活用されてい。
Single Slit Diffraction is a fundamental topic in engineering and applied physics. This interactive simulator lets you explore the key behaviors and relationships by directly manipulating parameters and observing real-time results.
By combining numerical computation with visual feedback, the simulator bridges the gap between abstract theory and physical intuition — making it an effective learning tool for students and a rapid-verification tool for practicing engineers.
The simulator is based on the governing equations behind Single Slit Diffraction Pattern Simulator. Understanding these equations is key to interpreting the results correctly.
Each parameter in the equations corresponds to a slider in the control panel. Moving a slider changes the equation's solution in real time, helping you build a direct connection between mathematical expressions and physical behavior.
Engineering Design: The concepts behind Single Slit Diffraction Pattern Simulator are applied across mechanical, structural, electrical, and fluid engineering disciplines. This tool provides a quick way to estimate design parameters and sensitivity before committing to full CAE analysis.
Education & Research: Widely used in engineering curricula to connect theory with numerical computation. Also serves as a first-pass validation tool in research settings.
CAE Workflow Integration: Before running finite element (FEM) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, engineers use simplified models like this to establish physical scale, identify dominant parameters, and define realistic boundary conditions.
Model assumptions: The mathematical model used here relies on simplifying assumptions such as linearity, homogeneity, and isotropy. Always verify that your real system satisfies these assumptions before applying results directly to design decisions.
Units and scale: Many calculation errors arise from unit conversion mistakes or order-of-magnitude errors. Pay close attention to the units shown next to each parameter input.
Validating results: Always sanity-check simulator output against physical intuition or hand calculations. If a result seems unexpected, review your input parameters or verify with an independent method.