Diffraction

The diffraction of light is a phenomenon that occurs when light encounters an obstacle or opening, deviating and spreading in various directions due to its wave nature. Constructive and destructive interferences result in diffraction patterns when incident on obstacles or openings, patterns that are perceptible on detection surfaces and influenced by the size, shape, and wavelength of light. Diffraction is fundamental in science and technology, contributing to the understanding of light's properties in physics, aiding in the design of optical devices in engineering, and being explored in areas such as material analysis and spectroscopy.