Section 1
Superposition and Interference
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Conditions for Wave Interference: Reflection due to Phase Change
Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater or lesser amplitude.
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Air Wedge
An air wedge is a simple interferometer used to visualize the disturbance of the wave front after propagation through a test object.
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Newton's Rings
Newton's rings are a series of concentric circles centered at the point of contact between a spherical and a flat surface.