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Poisson's (Arago's) Spot was meant as ridicule, and ultimately became one of the definitive experiments to justify the wave theory of light:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arago_spot

Amaze your friends! Shoot light through steel ball bearings with a laser pointer.



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