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What is the difference between the double-slit equations and diffraction grating equations? The d in diffraction gratings is the slit width. We use m=0, 1, 2, 3 instead of m=1, 2, 3, 4. They're completely different. There is no difference, except that the distance d is the average distance between the slits. The equation for maxima of double-slits is the equation for minima of diffraction gratings.

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          What is the difference between the double-slit equations and diffraction grating equations?
The d in diffraction gratings is the slit width.
 We use m=0, 1, 2, 3 instead of m=1, 2, 3, 4.
 They're completely different.
 There is no difference, except that the distance d is the average distance between the slits.
 The equation for maxima of double-slits is the equation for minima of diffraction gratings.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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The equation for the positions of the maxima (bright fringes) in a double-slit experiment is given by: \[ d \sin(\theta) = m\lambda \] where \( d \) is the distance between the slits, \( \theta \) is the angle at which the maxima occur, \( m \) is the order of the Show more…

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What is the difference between the double-slit equations and diffraction grating equations? The d in diffraction gratings is the slit width. We use m=0, 1, 2, 3 instead of m=1, 2, 3, 4. They're completely different. There is no difference, except that the distance d is the average distance between the slits. The equation for maxima of double-slits is the equation for minima of diffraction gratings.