Diffraction occurs when light waves change direction when they go through a different material or a hole. The light is scattered from one direction.

Diffraction grating can also occur when you look at a CD. The light changes direction in the grooves.

The 'silver lining' around a cloud is the light diffracting around the corners of the cloud. Sound and radio waves also can diffract around solid items.

Meet Denise Diffract!

She has fun creating rainbow colours as the light moves through her!

Diffraction is one form of light scattering. See more about scattering by clicking on the image.

The red of the sunset is seen as the long wave lengths are scattered.

reflection, refraction and diffraction play their role in the sky!

Light is also scattered when we see a rainbow in the sky. This is not diffraction! See more about it on our refraction page by clicking on the image above.

Glenise created a design for a lead light window which uses the colours of the rainbow.

See  more about Glenise by clicking on her images.

Add rainbow décor items to your space to bring the feeling of the rainbow.

Leonie used the colours of the rainbow to create a party feel

See  more about Leonie by clicking on her images.

Add lots of colour to your space to create a happy feel.

Jeanene used all the colours as she researches flowers of the forest.

See  more about Jeanene by clicking on her images.

Add rainbow décor items to your space to bring the feeling of the rainbow.

Bright large cushion covers instantly update your space

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