Diffraction and Imaging
AimsBefore you startIntroductionDiffraction patterns 1Diffraction patterns 2Two-dimensional diffractionImage formationInformation obtained from diffraction patternApplications of the theory of optical diffraction and imagingSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Be familiar with one-dimensional and two-dimensional diffraction using a laser.
- Be able to relate features of the diffraction pattern to the diffracting object.
- Understand the concepts of the back focal plane; and bright and dark field image formation.