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Diffractive image artifacts refer to visual distortions or anomalies that occur in images due to the interference of light waves, particularly when passing through small or intricate patterns or structures. These artifacts can manifest as patterns of light and dark bands, speckles, or halos around objects in the image. Diffractive image artifacts are commonly seen in microscopy, holography, and other imaging techniques that rely on the interference of light waves for visualization. Understanding and mitigating diffractive image artifacts is important for improving the quality and accuracy of imaging systems in various scientific and technological applications.