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Can diffraction be explained for tilted light arrays or only normal incident lights can have diffraction orders?
Diffraction is the bending and spreading of light waves as they pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle. In the context of light arrays, diffraction occurs when light passes through an array of slits or openings, resulting in a pattern of diffracted light called a diffraction pattern.
Diffraction orders refer to the different intensity peaks or spots in a diffraction pattern. They are created as a result of constructive and destructive interference of light waves passing through the slits or openings in the light array.
Tilted light arrays can cause the diffraction pattern to shift or become distorted. This is because the slits or openings are no longer parallel to the direction of the incident light, resulting in a change in the angle of diffraction and therefore, a different diffraction pattern.
The incident light is the light that is shone onto the light array, and it determines the angle and intensity of the diffracted light. The properties of the incident light such as wavelength, angle of incidence, and polarization can all affect the diffraction pattern that is produced.
Yes, diffraction orders can be controlled and manipulated by changing the properties of the incident light or by altering the structure of the light array. For example, using a different wavelength of light or changing the spacing between slits in the array can result in a different diffraction pattern with different diffraction orders.