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In Fraunhofer diffraction, what kind of source of light is used and where is it situated ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Fraunhofer Diffraction**: - Fraunhofer diffraction refers to a type of diffraction that occurs when both the light source and the observation screen are at a large distance (effectively at infinity) from the diffracting aperture or obstacle. 2. **Type of Light Source**: - In Fraunhofer diffraction, a large and coherent light source is preferred. A common example of such a source is the Sun, which emits light uniformly and can be considered as a point source at a significant distance. ...
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