Answer:
We can retain the original diffraction pattern if we change the slit width to d) 2d.
Explanation:
The diffraction pattern of a single slit has a bright central maximum and dimmer maxima on either side. We will retain the original diffraction pattern on a screen if the relative spacing of the minimum or maximum of intensity remains the same when changing the wavelength and the slit width simultaneously.
Using the following parameters: <em>y</em> for the distance from the center of the bright maximum to a place of minimum intensity, <em>m</em> for the order of the minimum, <em>λ </em>for the wavelength, <em>D </em>for the distance from the slit to the screen where we see the pattern and <em>d </em>for the slit width. The distance from the center to a minimum of intensity can be calculated with:
From the above expression we see that if we replace the blue light of wavelength λ by red light of wavelength 2λ in order to retain the original diffraction pattern we need to change the slit width to 2d:
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