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Reading Quiz Bessel functions are used in diffraction cases of ________ symmetry. square rectangular cylindrical spherical
Reading Quiz The function J0(x) crosses zero at p, 2p , 3p, etc. true false
Fourier Transform in cylindrical coords.
Bessel function handout
More on orthogonality rescale: 0 to 1 rescale: 0 to 1
More on orthogonality
More on orthogonality
More on orthogonality What happens if n = m?
Diffraction from circular aperture
Plots
Plots This is called the “Airy pattern”. The central maximum is called the “Airy disk”. The surrounding maxima are called “Airy rings”
Sample exam problem
Rectangle & Circle, side-by-side
Array of Circles