A potential for propagation of a wave in two dimensions is constructed from a random superposition of plane waves around all propagation angles. Surprisingly, despite the lack of periodic structure, sharp Bragg diffraction of the wave is observed, analogous to a powder diffraction pattern. The scattering is partially resonant, so Fermi's golden rule does not apply. This phenomenon would be experimentally observable by sending an atomic beam into a chaotic cavity populated by a single mode laser.
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