Iridescence
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Iridescence is an optical phenomenon in which hue changes with the angle from which a surface is viewed. It is caused by multiple reflections from multi-layered, semi-transparent surfaces in which phase shift and interference of the reflections modulates the incident light (by amplifying or attenuating some frequencies more than others). Examples of where iridescence can be seen are soap, oil, rainbows and in a butterflies wings.
Iridescence as seen in a bubble and a butterflies wings. |
Iridescence: Iridescent quality; a play of lustrous, changing colours British Sea Power & Iridescence British Sea Power refer to 'iridescent sheen' in the song 'Be Gone', from the 2005 album, 'Open Season'. |
