>
> > True, as the emulsion side is irregular and will randomize the surface to
> > surface contact such that the sub-lamda interference patterns are no longer
> > visible.
>
> DOH, should read "lambda" of course.
>
> Rob Studdert
Excellent explanation of Newton's rings here ;-)
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/NewtonsRings.html
Wendy Beard, Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com