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Newton's rings
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English
thumb|Two lenses, one on top of the other, producing Newton's rings
Etymology
Named after Isaac Newton.
Noun
p Newton's rings
en optics 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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