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Diffraction vs Subdiffraction - What's the difference?

diffraction | subdiffraction |

As a noun diffraction

is (quantum mechanics) the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (eg a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

As an adjective subdiffraction is

describing any optical device or process involving a dimension shorter than that of the diffraction limit of the light involved.

diffraction

English

(wikipedia diffraction)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (quantum mechanics) The breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

    • subdiffraction

    English

    Alternative forms

    *sub-diffraction

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Describing any optical device or process involving a dimension shorter than that of the diffraction limit of the light involved