Erina Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I have a wire mesh waste paper basket and my eyes confuse when moving my position while the basket is still as the two mesh layers overlap to create confusing patters as my eyes attempt to focus, which is most noticeable the farther away observed. It's nothing new, but what is this phenomena known as ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halc Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 They're known as Moiré patterns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 When a grid's misaligned with another behind, that's a Moiré https://xkcd.com/1814/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erina Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Thanks guys. Looks like Shape Moiré for my application. I just discovered an entire genre of domestic lighting now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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