Fraunhofer diffraction refers to the type of diffraction that occurs when waves encounter an obstacle or aperture, and the observation is made at a great distance from the aperture, resulting in parallel wavefronts. This phenomenon allows for the simplification of complex wave interactions and is particularly significant in analyzing far-field patterns produced by various apertures, where the waves can be treated as if they are originating from a point source.
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