What are the diffraction plane and image plane in optics?

[j-lee00]

Hi

Please can someone explain in a simple way what the Diffraction plane & image plane are

Thanks

 

[Rajini]

Hi,
explanation in simple way:
Diffraction plane: The plane where the diffraction pattern will be observed.
Image plane: The plane where the image will be seen.
For more detailed insight refer to any transmission electron microscopy book.