Distinguishing between Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, and exploring their applications in optics and wave theory.
Fraunhofer and Fresnel Diffraction 1. Definition: Fraunhofer Diffraction: It occurs when a source of light is far away from an obstacle or aperture, and the diffracted light observed on a screen is essentially a Fourier transform of the diffracting object. Fresnel Diffraction: It occurs when the source of light and the screen are placed at a finite distance from the diffracting object, and the...…
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