Diffraction pattern due to a lens with focal length f

In summary, the conversation discusses the diffraction of a laser beam on a grid with grid constant g, followed by a focusing lens with focal length f. The maxima in the focus or immediately in front of it have a distance d. The question is asking for the distance of the maxima immediately after the grating. The angle of the k.th maximum is given by the width of the laser beam, which affects the diffraction pattern similar to a Windowing Function. It is important to consider the coherence of the laser source in this problem.
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Optik123
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Suppose one light up with a laser on a grid with grid constant g. The grating is followed by a focusing lens with a focal length of f. In the focus (or immediately in front of it) the maxima have a distance d. How large was the distance of the maxima immediately after the grating?

scheme:
Laser beam----------grating=======Lens=======focal point(here the maxima have distance d from each other)

Note:
The angle of the k.th maximum is given by
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Welcome to the PF. :smile:

Can you show your work on this problem? Is this a schoolwork problem?
 
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@Optik123 The width of the laser beam will affect how much of the grid is illuminated, which will affect the diffraction pattern. It's like a Windowing Function being applied. Are you sure that the problem you have is expected to be as complicated as this? Is the mention of 'laser' just to imply a good coherent source?
 

1. What is a diffraction pattern?

A diffraction pattern is a pattern of light and dark areas that is created when light waves pass through an opening or around an obstacle. This phenomenon is caused by the bending and interference of light waves as they pass through a small opening or around an object.

2. How is a diffraction pattern affected by a lens with focal length f?

A lens with a focal length f will cause a diffraction pattern to form when light passes through it. The specific pattern will depend on the shape and size of the lens, as well as the wavelength of the light. The focal length f determines the curvature of the lens and how much the light rays are bent, which affects the resulting diffraction pattern.

3. Can a diffraction pattern be observed with the naked eye?

A diffraction pattern can only be observed with the naked eye if the opening or obstacle is large enough for the pattern to be visible. In most cases, a microscope or other optical instrument is necessary to observe a diffraction pattern created by a lens with focal length f.

4. How does the focal length of a lens affect the diffraction pattern?

The focal length of a lens determines the amount of bending that occurs to light rays passing through it. This, in turn, affects the shape and size of the diffraction pattern. A shorter focal length will result in a wider diffraction pattern, while a longer focal length will result in a narrower pattern.

5. Are there any practical applications of understanding diffraction patterns due to a lens with focal length f?

Yes, understanding diffraction patterns due to a lens with focal length f is important in fields such as optics, microscopy, and photography. It can also be useful in designing and improving optical instruments, such as telescopes and cameras, to achieve better resolution and image quality.

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