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Who derived the equation θ = 1.22 λ/D?

Correct answer B. Rayleigh

Explanation

Rayleigh's criterion gives the smallest angle at which two point sources can be resolved by a circular aperture of diameter D, set by diffraction of light of wavelength λ.

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