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Fabry-Pérot Interferometer

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A Fabry-Pérot Interferometer is an optical device that uses interference to measure the wavelength of light or the thickness of transparent materials. It consists of two parallel mirrors with a small gap in between, allowing light to enter and reflect multiple times.

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