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Near-Field Diffraction Pattern - A Near-Field Diffraction Pattern is the diffraction pattern of an electromagnetic wave, which pattern is observed close to a source or aperture, as distinguished from a far- field diffraction pattern. Note: The pattern in the output plane is called the near-field radiation pattern. Synonym Fresnel diffraction pattern.