plane wave

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Synonyms: planewave, plane waves, plane wart

Antonyms: planewave, plane waves, plane wart

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A constant-frequency wave whose [[wavefront]]s are infinite parallel planes of constant peak-to-peak amplitude normal to the phase velocity vector.

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