How Does Light Diffract Around a Tiny Spherical Bead?

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The discussion focuses on the diffraction of light around a tiny spherical steel bead with a diameter of 0.13 mm, suspended by a non-diffracting thread. Participants explore the resulting interference pattern, specifically the maxima for orders m=0,1,2,3, noting the absence of negative order maxima. The relationship between the phase of diffracted beams and their convergence along a central line is also examined. Additionally, questions arise regarding the wavelength of the incident light and the visual representation of the interference pattern, first in 2D and then in 3D. Overall, the interaction of light with the bead creates a unique diffraction pattern that differs from traditional double slit interference.
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A tiny spherical bead of steel bead is suspended by a special transparent thread that does not diffract light so that it has no effect on the interference pattern of the bead. Draw to scale the interference pattern created by the bead. The bead has a diameter of 0.13 mm. Include only
the m=0,1,2,3 maxima (Hint: notice there are no negative order maxima)

Would the interference pattern look like a double slit interference?
please help
 
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