Diffraction is the slight bending of light as it passes around the edge of an object. ... Diffracted light can produce fringes of light, dark or colored bands. An optical effect that results from the diffraction of light is the silver lining sometimes found around the edges of clouds or coronas surrounding the sun or moon.

What happens when white light Diffracts?

White light can be separated into all seven major colors of the complete spectrum or rainbow by using a diffraction grating or a prism. The diffraction grating separates light into colors as the light passes through the many fine slits of the grating. ... A reflection grating is a shiny surface having many fine grooves.

What is light differentiation?

Diffraction of light is defined as the bending of light around corners such that it spreads out and illuminates areas where a shadow is expected.