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Subject has wavefront modification has definition is a kind of
wavefront modifiershape, polarization or wavelengthA device which modifies the wavefront shape, polarization or wavelengthoptical device
optical fibreshapeGlass and transparent plastics can be made into a very thin wire or fiber. Typical dimensions are 10-50 µm. If a ray enters one end of a fiber at the appropriate angle, it will undergo total internal reflection and travel down the fiber without much loss through the sides.wavefront modifier

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