Fizeau fringes

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Fizeau fringes [fē′zō ‚frin·jəz]

(optics)

Interference fringes of monochromatic light from interference in a geometrical situation other than plane parallel plates. Also known as fringes of equal thickness.

Interference fringes in light from a Fizeau interferometer.

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