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| Interference and the Wave Nature of Light |

When two or more light waves exist simultaneously at the same place, the phenomenon of interference occurs, which is the topic of this chapter. One of the effects that can arise because of wave interference is the production of lovely iridescent colors, such as those of the feathers on this hummingbird. (RO-MA Stock/Index Stock)

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