Question

why was the observation of the double-slit interference pattern more convincing evidence for the wave theory of light than the observation of diffraction

Answer 1

Answer:

The double slit experiment showed for the first time that light can be interfered, producing bands of light and dark fringes on a screen. This phenomenon was a unique and typical characteristic of waves.

Explanation:

Th double slit experiment by Thomas Young proved, and sealed for the first time the wave nature of light; showing that light just as any other wave can produce interference which was a unique, typical phenomenon of waves. The Interference of light was shown by allowing light to pass through narrow slits and superimpose on a wall or screen, at a distance away from the slit, producing a clear pattern of light and dark fringes. This was the first experiment to proof that darkness can be produced by the addition of light on light. Interference is accompanied by a spatial redistribution of the optical intensity without violation of power conservation. The phenomenon of interference proved the intuitive ideas of Huygens regarding the wave nature of light against Newton's particle nature of light theory.