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human
Can light waves interfere with sound waves? (or vice versa)
gpt
Yes. For example, a sound wave can cause a spatial variation in the refractive index of a material, which will cause light to change its path. This is called the acousto-optic effect. You can use a laser to heat things up so fast that they emit sound, and this is called the photo-acoustic effect.

A basic interference pattern of sound waves and light waves won't exist in normal circumstances though.