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) the same for all wavelengths.
B) in the near-ultraviolet.
C) in the visible.
D) in the near-infrared.
E) indeterminate.

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The resolution of a lens from a diffraction standpoint improves with shorter wavelengths. Near-ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths compared to visible and near-infrared light, thus offering the best resolution.

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