continuous wave
"Continuous wave" refers to a type of electromagnetic wave with constant amplitude and frequency, often used in various technologies like radio, radar, and lasers.
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Definition
C1Physics
(technical, academic)An electromagnetic wave that maintains a steady amplitude and frequency over time.
Example
- Lasers often operate using a continuous wave to maintain a consistent beam.
C1Radio
(historical, technical)A method of radio transmission using a steady carrier wave that is switched on and off to convey information.
Example
- Continuous wave transmission was an early technique used for Morse code communication.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "continuous wave":
carrier wavetravelling wavelight wavewave throughpulse wavewave packet