Fresnel diffraction on the edge of causality.
Taking advantage of the slow optical response of low-temperature rare earth ion-doped crystal, we explore the similarity between causality and Fresnel diffraction by a straight edge. We relate these features to spectral resolution and selectivity. The concept is illustrated with experimental data.
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