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what is wave theory?
what is wave theory?
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The wave theory of light says that light is essentially a transverse electromagnetic wave and propagates in space as wavefronts. Wave front construction is done by Huygen's construction under which a point in the primary wavefront acts as a source of the secondary wavefronts. And secondary wavefronts give rise to the next primary wavefront, that is how the wave propagates. It explains refraction, reflection, interference, diffraction and polarization.
The wave theory of light says that light is essentially a transverse electromagnetic wave and propagates in space as wavefronts. Wave front construction is done by Huygen's construction under which a point in the primary wavefront acts as a source of the secondary wavefronts. And secondary wavefronts give rise to the next primary wavefront, that is how the wave propagates. It explains refraction, reflection, interference, diffraction and polarization.
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