Width of Central Maximum

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Width of Central Maximum

### Formula

$$W=\frac{2\lambda D}{a}$$

### Terminologies

- W → Width of central maximum.

- a → Slit width.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Central maximum is twice the width of other maxima.

### Usage

- Used in diffraction pattern calculations.

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