submillimeter wave radiation
"Submillimeter wave radiation" encompasses electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than one millimeter, often utilized in scientific and technical fields such as astronomy and imaging technologies.
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Definition
C1Physics
(technical)Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths between 0.1 to 1 millimeter, situated between microwave and far-infrared regions.
Example
- Submillimeter wave radiation is used to study the properties of various materials.
C1Astronomy
(technical)Electromagnetic waves less than one millimeter in wavelength, commonly observed by radio astronomers to study celestial objects.
Example
- Astronomers use submillimeter wave radiation to observe star formation in distant galaxies.
C1Engineering
(technical)High-frequency electromagnetic waves used in technologies such as spectroscopy and imaging, providing detailed structural information.
Example
- Submillimeter wave radiation helps engineers develop advanced imaging systems.
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