Which mechanism causes speckle patterns when laser light reflects off rough surfaces?

💡 Explanation

Speckle patterns occur because laser light experiences scattering at different points, leading to variations in path length. Constructive and destructive interference then occur, therefore bright and dark spots generate speckle, rather than other optical effects due to specific material properties.

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