Identifying Sides of a Diffraction Grating

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The discussion focuses on identifying the ruled side of a diffraction grating, specifically distinguishing between blazed, unblazed, scribed, and unscribed types. To determine the ruled side, one should examine each surface under good lighting; the side exhibiting a shiny, rainbow-like reflection is the ruled side. For unblazed or unscribed gratings, the side does not impact the diffraction pattern produced, as light will diffract regardless of orientation.

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I have a diffraction grating , how will i know which side is ruled & which is not ?

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Which of the 4 types: Blazed, Unblazed, Scribed or Unscribed?

If blazed or scribed:
Just look at each surface in a well lit environment...The shiniest "rainbow" like reflection will be the ruled side.

If unblazed or unscribed:
It doesn't matter, either way the light will be incident on the gratings and transmit the diffraction pattern.

Hope that was clear :)
 

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