wavefronts

[US]/ˈweɪfˌfrʌnt/
[UK]/ˈweɪfˌfrʌnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a surface over which an oscillation (such as a wave) has a constant phase

Phrases & Collocations

wavefront propagation

wavefront sensor

wavefront analysis

wavefront correction

wavefront distortion

wavefront control

wavefront shaping

wavefront mapping

wavefront optics

wavefront measurement

Example Sentences

the wavefront of the sound travels through the air.

scientists study the wavefront to understand light behavior.

the wavefront can indicate the speed of the wave.

in optics, the wavefront is crucial for lens design.

we can visualize the wavefront using simulation software.

the wavefront expands as it moves away from the source.

wavefront analysis helps in improving communication systems.

understanding wavefronts is essential in acoustics.

the researchers measured the wavefront distortion in the experiment.

wavefront sensors are used in adaptive optics technology.

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