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I'd guess that it's due to signal reflections causing points of constructive and destructive interference.[0] The shapes aren't very regular, but that could ea
by rcfox 12y ago
I'd guess that it's due to signal reflections causing points of constructive and destructive interference.[0]
The shapes aren't very regular, but that could easily be explained by the shape of the room and its contents.
[0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interference_%28wave_propagation%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interference_%28wave_propagatio...
- rndn 12y agoIs it correct that this is a quantum mechanical effect, i.e. that the wave function of each photon interferes with itself?
- vortico 12y agoWell, yes to both questions, but on a macroscopic scale the wave equation can explain the collective effect of zillions of photons to more accuracy than you'll ever need.