Newton's rings

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

Etymology[edit]

Named after Isaac Newton.

Noun[edit]

Newton's rings pl (plural only)

  1. (physics) 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.
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