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The Moiré phenomenon occurs when repetitive patterns, such as grids or stripes with regular spacing, overlap, creating a visually perceived interference pattern that looks like new, wavy lines that weren't originally there. This phenomenon arises from the interference of light, either canceling out or amplifying, as the periodicities of two patterns overlap in a grid-like fashion. It's commonly observed quite easily when photographing a computer monitor with a smartphone camera. Furthermore, the distortion can be effectively controlled by adjusting the camera angle or by equipping it with a special filter (Low Pass Filter). In printing processes, the issue is prevented by slightly tilting the angle of the halftone dots. Notably, the regularity of the pattern is cleverly applied in diagnostic equipment for scoliosis, which measures spinal curvature, and in anti-counterfeiting technologies for currency to prevent duplication. In essence, while the Moiré phenomenon is a visual distortion caused by overlapping patterns, its technical controllability makes it a valuable physical phenomenon utilized across various industrial fields, including precision measurement and security.