Diffraction Grating
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Diffraction Grating

TitleDiffraction Grating
ArtistRutherfurd, Lewis Morris
Date1877 19th century
Mediumoverall: 73 mm x 73 mm x 7 mm; 2 7/8 in x 2 7/8 in x 9/32 in
Classificationdiffraction grating
OriginUnited States: New York United States: New York
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit linePrinceton University
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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