Question

What Is Meant By Diffraction?

Answer 1

1. Diffraction of light is defined as the bending of light around corners such that it spreads out and illuminates areas where a shadow is expected.
2. The pattern that the waves follow is called diffraction pattern.
3. There are two types of diffraction:
   3.1 Fresnel Diffraction
   3.2 Fraunhofer Diffraction
4. When a wave hits an obstruction, it bent so over the edges and crashes against it.
5. X-rays, gamma rays, and electromagnetic radiation show diffraction.