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Describe fully diffraction of light at a single slit by deriving formula and explaining each step with reasons.Explain deeply about minima and maxima and also tell about primary and secondary minima and maxima.

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Here I am attaching a link in which you will get a deep understanding of single slit diffraction with derivation and each step in detail.

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