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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Wave Diffraction Phenomena

    Background:

    • Spherical wave illumination is a fundamental concept in optics.
    • Diffracting screens alter wave propagation, leading to phenomena like focal shift.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of spherical wave illumination on diffracting screens.
    • To identify and characterize novel diffraction effects beyond focal shift.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of wave propagation through a diffracting screen.
    • Simulation of axial intensity distribution under spherical wave illumination.

    Main Results:

    • Observed the focal-shift effect, as expected.
    • Identified a novel focal switch effect where lateral lobes exceed central lobe intensity.
    • Demonstrated that the focal switch effect is dependent on the Fresnel number of the focusing system.

    Conclusions:

    • A focal switch effect, previously unreported, can occur during spherical wave diffraction.
    • The Fresnel number is a critical parameter determining the manifestation of the focal switch effect.