English Dictionary

Definition of “diffraction grating”

diffraction grating

a glass plate or a mirror with a large number of equidistant parallel lines or grooves on its surface. It causes diffraction of transmitted or reflected light, ultraviolet radiation, or X-rays

Parker is convinced that many animals use this type of reflector, known as a surface diffraction grating , to send out signals.

New Scientist (1998)

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