= Atmospheric diffraction
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Atmospheric diffraction is the bending of light waves as they pass through different layers of the atmosphere with varying temperatures and densities. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of light with atmospheric particles and the varying refractive index of air caused by changes in temperature, pressure, and humidity. When light waves encounter obstacles or pass through apertures, they can bend around the edges, leading to effects such as the spreading of light and the formation of patterns.
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