interferometric

/ˌɪntərfɪrəˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or using interferometry, a technique that measures waves (such as light or sound) by combining them to create interference patterns.
    • Interferometric measurements helped scientists map the surface of a distant star.
    • The telescope uses interferometric methods to combine light from multiple mirrors.
    • Engineers developed an interferometric sensor to detect tiny vibrations in the bridge.
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