coherence
Coherence describes the ability of light waves to interfere. Interference is greatest when two or more waves have high monochromaticity (are a single color) and a constant phase relationship. Light can be coherent, incoherent, or partially coherent.
See also: coherent imaging system, incoherent imaging system, spatially coherent illumination, temporally coherent illumination, monochromatic radiation
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