interference
phenomenon in which two coherent waves combine into a resultant wave with greater intensity or lower amplitude
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Summary
interference is a phenomenon[1]. interference draws 3,975 Wikipedia views per month (phenomenon category, ranking #34 of 290).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: physical law[3]
- Part of: physics[4]
- Commons category: Interference[5]
- Topic's main category: Category:Interference[6]
- Commons gallery: Interference[7]
- Described at URL: https://fiveable.me/introduction-mechanics/unit-10/superposition-interference/study-guide/qaqitALTzQLzbgWS[8], https://evidentscientific.com/en/microscope-resource/knowledge-hub/lightandcolor/interference[9], https://www.tutorchase.com/notes/a-level-ocr/physics/12-3-4-constructive-and-destructive-interference[10], https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugZBrWlHETQ[11]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[12], BBC Bitesize[13], Khan Academy[14], University of Connecticut Department of Physics[15], LibreTexts[16], Iowa State University[17], University College London Department of Chemistry[18], PhET Interactive Simulations[19], Colorado State University[20], Dictionary.com[21], EBSCO Information Services[22], Boston University Department of Physics[23]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/interference[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[25]
Why It Matters
interference has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] interference is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]