Newton's rings

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:optical_illusion
gptkbp:appearance concentric rings
gptkbp:category gptkb:optics
physics
gptkbp:causedBy interference of light
gptkbp:color alternating bright and dark
gptkbp:dependsOn wavelength of light
radius of curvature of lens
refractive index of medium
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1717
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkbp:observedBy convex lens
flat glass plate
gptkbp:usedIn testing optical surfaces
measurement of wavelength
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Physical_Optics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newton's rings