Dive into Diffraction

Fresnel diffraction occurs when the light source and the screen are at a finite distance from the diffracting object.

Fresnel diffraction occurs when the light source and the screen are at a finite distance from the diffracting object, while Fraunhofer diffraction occurs when the light source and the screen are at an infinite distance from the diffracting object.

Fresnel diffraction = Applies to near-field diffraction Fraunhofer diffraction = Applies to far-field diffraction

<p>Fraunhofer diffraction occurs when the light source and the screen are at an infinite distance from the diffracting object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fresnel diffraction = Involves complex mathematical calculations Fraunhofer diffraction = Involves simpler mathematical calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fresnel diffraction = Commonly observed in everyday situations Fraunhofer diffraction = Applied in radio astronomy and X-ray crystallography</p> Signup and view all the answers