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Schaefer–Bergmann diffraction

Schaefer–Bergmann diffraction is the resulting diffraction pattern of light interacting with sound waves in transparent crystals or glasses.

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Schaefer–Bergmann diffraction is the resulting diffraction pattern of light interacting with sound waves in transparent crystals or glasses.1 23

Picture of Schaefer–Bergmann diffraction: He–Ne laser through tellurium dioxide AOD. Image also available on Figshare.4 source ↗
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  1. Schaefer, C.; Bergmann, L. (1934). "Über neue Beugungserscheinungen an schwingenden Kristallen". Die Naturwissenschaften. 22 (41): 685–690. Bibcode:1934NW.....22..685S. doi:10.1007/BF01495199. S2CID 23522099.
  2. Uchida, N. (April 1971). "Schaefer-Bergmann diffraction pattern due to the abnormal Bragg reflection in birefringent media". IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics. 7 (4): 160–165. doi:10.1109/JQE.1971.1076617. ISSN 1558-1713.
  3. Mueller, Hans (1937-08-01). "The Intensity and Polarization of the Light Diffracted by Supersonic Waves in Solids". Physical Review. 52 (3): 223–229. doi:10.1103/PhysRev.52.223. ISSN 0031-899X.
  4. Schaefer-Bergmann Diffraction, acousto-optic, 1999. Steven J. Koch. FigShare. Retrieved 14:26, March 27, 2011 hdl.handle.net/10779/Schaefer-Bergmann Diffraction, acousto-optic, 1999