When a compact disc is illuminated by a source of white light,coloured 'lanes' are observed. This is due to

$A$ light wave of wavelength $\lambda$ is incident on a slit of width $d$. The resulting diffraction pattern is observed on a screen at a distance $D$. If the linear width of the principal maxima is equal to the width of the slit,then the distance $D$ is:

Which scientist discovered the phenomenon of diffraction of light?

$A$ slit of width $a$ is illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength $650 \ nm$. The value of the slit width $a$ when the first minimum is formed at a diffraction angle of $30^\circ$ is:

$A$ parallel beam of light of wavelength $\lambda$ is incident normally on a single slit of width $d$. Diffraction bands are obtained on a screen placed at a distance $D$ from the slit. The second dark band from the central bright band will be at a distance given by

In the diffraction pattern of a single slit,the width of the secondary maxima compared to the central maximum is: