Physics
Light Interference
Quick fact
The first clear demonstration of light interference was performed by Thomas Young in 1801, using his famous double-slit experiment, which provided strong evidence for the wave nature of light.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed the shimmering colors on a soap bubble or an oil slick? These vivid patterns are not due to pigments—they arise from a surprising behavior of light itself. What causes light to create such rainbow-like effects?