carrier wave
A "carrier wave" is crucial in the field of telecommunications for transmitting various forms of information through modulation.
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Definition
C1Telecommunications
(technical)A continuous high-frequency electromagnetic wave that is modulated to transmit information.
Example
- Radio stations use a carrier wave to broadcast music and news.
- The carrier wave is modulated to encode the data being transmitted.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A wave with constant amplitude and frequency that can be altered to carry signals such as audio or video.
Example
- In physics, the carrier wave is fundamental for signal transmission.
- The properties of the carrier wave are adjusted to convey different types of information.
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