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Quantum interference is a fundamental phenomenon in quantum mechanics where particles like electrons or photons exhibit wave-like properties, leading to the superposition of waves that can either reinforce or cancel each other out. This effect is most famously illustrated by the double-slit experiment, which shows that particles can display interference patterns, a behavior typically associated with waves, when no measurement is made to determine their exact path. Quantum interference is crucial for the development of quantum technologies such as quantum computing, where it is harnessed to perform computations that are exponentially faster than classical computers. Additionally, it plays a vital role in quantum cryptography and the development of highly sensitive quantum sensors, which exploit interference effects to measure physical quantities with unprecedented precision.