interferometry
/ˌɪntərfɪˈrɑmətri/
noun
- A scientific technique that uses the interference of waves (such as light, radio, or sound) to make very precise measurements.
- The lab uses interferometry to measure the thickness of thin films with nanometer accuracy.
- Interferometry allows astronomers to see details that would be impossible with a single telescope.
- Radio interferometry combines signals from multiple antennas to create a sharper image of space.