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ordinary-wave component |
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ordinary-wave component [′ȯrd·ən‚er·ē ¦wāv kəm‚pō·nənt] (geophysics) One of the two components into which an electromagnetic wave entering the ionosphere is divided under the influence of the earth's magnetic field; it has characteristics more nearly like those expected in the absence of a magnetic field. Also known as O-wave component. (optics) The component of electromagnetic radiation propagating in an anisotropic uniaxial crystal whose electric displacement vector is perpendicular to the optical axis and the direction normal to the wavefront; gives rise to the ordinary ray. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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