A lens is designed to work in the visible, near-infrared, and near-ultraviolet. The best resolution of this lens from a diffraction standpoint is
A)equal for all wavelengths.
B)in the near-ultraviolet.
C)in the visible.
D)in the near-infrared.
E)indeterminate.

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The best resolution from a diffraction standpoint is achieved at shorter wavelengths. Since the near-ultraviolet has the shortest wavelength among the given options, it provides the best resolution.

A Lens Is Designed to Work in the Visible, Near-Infrared