A single slit produces an interference pattern characterized by a broad central maximum with narrower and dimmer maxima to the sides. There is destructive interference for a single slit when \(D \sin{...A single slit produces an interference pattern characterized by a broad central maximum with narrower and dimmer maxima to the sides. There is destructive interference for a single slit when Dsinθ=mλ,(form=1,−1,2,−2,3,...) where D is the slit width, λ is the light's wavelength, θ is the angle relative to the original direction of the light, and m is the order of the minimum. Note that there is no m=0 minimum.
