Newton's rings

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An optical effect manifested as a series of alternating light and dark colored bands; generally caused when one piece of glass with a curved surface rests on another with a flat surface, resulting in an interference of light waves. Named for the English physicist Sir Isaac Newton who first investigated their properties.
Newton's rings
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024