The original 'Poisson spot' experiment had a crucial role in proving the wave nature of light: because of the way that waves diffract, light shining at a circular object casts a bright spot in the ...
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What is Poisson's Spot?

This experiment demonstrates Poisson’s Spot, a curious optical phenomenon where light bends around a circular object, creating a bright point in its shadow and revealing wave behavior of light.