Moire patterns form when two regular patterns of comparable frequency interfere (for example, a screen and its shadow), producing larger patterns that reflect the differences between the two original patterns. These differences can be used as sensitive indicators of changes in shape as objects rotate, heat up, or are otherwise affected by external forces. Applications include nondestructive testing and evaluation, quality control, and process control. The authors have been instrumental in raising moire interference to a high level of sensitivity and extend it to a wide range of fields, including composite materials, ceramics, fracture, and electronic
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