Newton's rings

Two lenses, one on top of the other, producing Newton's rings

Meaning

Noun

A pattern of interference of light characterized by concentric rings that is caused by light's reflection from two surfaces, one of which is usually round.

Origin

Named after Sir Isaac Newton.

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