Interference effects observed in the early 19th century were instrumental in supporting a concept of the existence of which property of light?

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Aracely Zimmerman

8 September, 23:36

Interference effects observed in the early 19th century were instrumental in supporting a concept of the existence of which property of light?

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Wave nature of light

The wave nature of light was first illustrated through experiments on diffraction and interference. Like all electromagnetic waves, light can travel through a vacuum. The transverse nature of light can be demonstrated through polarization.