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Diffraction grating

In optics, a diffraction grating is a grating with a periodic structure of appropriate scale so as to diffract light, or another type of electromagnetic radiation, into several beams traveling in different directions (i.e., different diffraction angles) known as diffracted orders. The emerging coloration is a form of structural coloration. The directions…

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diffraction grating gratings light incident wavelength diffracted also point wave source angle probability one angles optical amplitude displaystyle reflection grooves

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Diffraction gratingis agrating with a periodic structure of appropriate scale so as to diffract light0.90text
optical encoders for high-precision motion controlinstance ofbut other applications are also possible0.80text
wavefront measurement.For typical applicationsinstance ofbut other applications are also possible0.80text
a reflective grating has ridges orinstance ofbut other applications are also possible0.80text
CDs or DVDs are an example of light diffraction caused by diffraction gratingsinstance ofRainbow-like colors from closely spaced narrow tracks on optical data storage disks0.80text
wavefront measurementinstance ofbut 2 or 3-dimensional gratings are also possible and they have their applications0.80text
the grating in the right diagraminstance ofcorresponding to diffracted orders on both sides of the zero-order diffracted beam.Even if the grating equation is derived from a specific grating0.80text
fused silicainstance ofthereby lowering fabrication costs.Semiconductor technology today is also used to etch holographically patterned gratings into robust materials0.80text
the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.Gratings from electronic componentsSome everyday electronic components contain fineinstance ofleaving a rainbow relief pattern behind.Diffraction gratings are also used to distribute evenly the frontlight of e-readers0.80text
regular patternsinstance ofleaving a rainbow relief pattern behind.Diffraction gratings are also used to distribute evenly the frontlight of e-readers0.80text
and as a result readily serve as diffraction gratingsinstance ofleaving a rainbow relief pattern behind.Diffraction gratings are also used to distribute evenly the frontlight of e-readers0.80text
X-ray crystallography.Most commonly confused with diffraction gratings are the iridescent colors of peacock feathersinstance ofthis is the basis for techniques0.80text

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