Intensity Distribution of 4 Slit diffraction grating using convolution

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To determine the intensity distribution of a four-slit Fraunhofer diffraction grating using the convolution theorem, the user needs to consider the defined slit width of 10 µm and the wavelength of 633 nm. The challenge lies in not being able to use a simple comb function due to the finite width of the slits. Instead, a sum of rectangular functions can be utilized, specifically four rectangular functions representing each slit. Additionally, a convolution of four delta functions with one rectangular function can effectively model the system. This approach will help in calculating the desired intensity distribution.
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Hi all,

I am trying figure out this diffraction problem.

I have to find the intensity distribution of a four slit fraunhofer diffraction grating using the convolution theorem. I can do the math and all...but I do not know how to start it! The only information I am given is the slits have a width of a = 10um and the impinging light has a wavelength of 633nm.
Since the slits have a defined width value, I cannot use the comb function and a rectangular function for my convolution. So, what functions should I be using??

Thanks,
DM
 
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A sum of rectangular functions. 4 of them. you can probably make a convolution with 4 delta functions and one rectangular function to create those.
 

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