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standing wave [′stand·iŋ ′wāv] (physics) A wave in which the ratio of an instantaneous value at one point to that at any other point does not vary with time. Also known as stationary wave. 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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I was immediately reminded of the Bohr--de Broglie model of electron orbits forming standing waves. A direct measurement of the spatial density distribution in the neutron standing wave above a mirror is preferable compared to its study using a scatterer with a variable height. Apex, NC), "An oscillator circuit energizes a conductor pattern in the sensing probe and makes a standing wave pattern on the sensing element. |
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