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Using a diffraction grating as a example, demonstrate that the frequency difference of two maxima resolved according to Rayleigh's criterion is equal to the reciprocal of the difference of propagation times of the exterme interfering oscillations, i.e. `delta v = 1//delta t`.

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For the just resolved waves the frequecny difference
`delta v = (c delta lambda)/(lambda) = (c )/(lambdaR) = (c )/(lambdakN)`
`= (c )/(Nd sin theta) = (1)/(deltat)`
since `Nd sin theta` is the path difference between waves emitted by the extermities of the grating.
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