Re: Pechan prism and other optics trivia


"AES" <siegman@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote

> I'll use your inquiry as an opportunity, however, to invite anyone who
> has other similarly interesting optics trivia questions of any sort --
> not only historical queries, but optical oddities, odd or intriguing
> optical phenomena or applications of optics, odd or intriguing
> individuals, historical or current, in the laser or optics fields -- to
> either post them here or send them directly to me. I've been collecting
> similar questions for a while (for an undisclosed ulterior motive) and
> would be glad to add to my collection.

How about this mysterious Monsieur Moiré of the moiré fringes?

Just kidding, sorry... ;-)





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