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Publication Date: 2022
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A Unique Diffraction Pattern Formed by a Grating from a Flying Termite Wing
Aji, Mahardika Prasetya; Wulandari, Yuvita Kiki; Setiawan, Rudi; Karunawan, Jotti; Priyanto, Aan
Physics Education, v57 n5 Article 055026 Sep 2022
In diffraction experiments, natural gratings often create uncommon diffraction patterns compared with those resulting from manufactured gratings. This study analyzed a unique diffraction pattern obtained by a grating from a flying termite wing. A ring-like diffraction pattern was formed because of the grating morphology from a flying termite wing, which consisted of horizontal- and vertical-structured slits. The mechanism of diffraction pattern formation is also provided. The distance between slits was measured using digital microscope images and a diffraction experiment, with the results coming to an agreement. Using this grating in a diffraction experiment can help educators provide an alternative diffraction experiment that supports students in studying the topic in a more complex manner.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Entomology, Scientific Concepts, Measurement, Laboratory Equipment, Equations (Mathematics), Physics
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Language: English
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