Abstract

Kottler’s theory is specialized for application to Fraunhofer diffraction. The predicted electromagnetic field is transverse in the Fraunhofer region and agrees with that obtained from Kirchhoff’s scalar theory for directions of propagation along or near the direction of the central maximum. The notation of the diffracted electromagnetic wave is introduced and discussed.

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