Fraunhofer Diffraction: Theory and Computational Implementation
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In this text, we discuss Fraunhofer diffraction and related concepts. It is worth further exploring that Fraunhofer diffraction is an optical phenomenon involving the diffraction and interference of light. When light waves pass through a slit or obstacle, diffraction occurs, and under certain conditions, this interference leads to the formation of Airy patterns. Computationally, Fraunhofer diffraction can be simulated using Fourier transform algorithms, where the far-field diffraction pattern corresponds to the Fourier transform of the aperture function. For implementation, programming languages like MATLAB or Python with libraries such as NumPy and SciPy can be used to model the diffraction pattern using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. Additionally, Fraunhofer diffraction has numerous applications, including widespread use in fields such as microscopy and solar cells.
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