¹⁴The physics of Fresnel zones is highly non-intuitive, rooted in the wave-nature of electromagnetic radiation. It should be plain to see, though, that Fresnel zones cannot describe the actual electromagnetic field pattern between two antennas, because we know waves tend to spread out over space while Fresnel zones converge at each end. Likewise, Fresnel zones vary in size according to the distance between two antennas which we know radiation field patterns do not. It is more accurate to think of Fresnel zones as keep-clear areas necessary for reliable communication between two or more antennas rather than actual field patterns.