diffraction
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Because both components have equal mass, researchers have long sought to understand how such a system would behave when forming a beam and undergoing diffraction.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
Scientists later confirmed this effect with neutrons, helium atoms, and even larger molecules, establishing matter-wave diffraction as a key principle of quantum mechanics.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
In addition to confirming its quantum properties, positronium diffraction could lead to practical applications.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
His research showed that plasma around the pulsar bends and spreads electromagnetic waves through diffraction, helping form the pattern.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
Like Lrancis, Maurice had been a physicist and also used X-ray diffraction as his principal tool of research.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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