transmission line
"Transmission lines" are crucial in various fields for efficiently transferring electrical power and signals over long distances.
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Definition
C1Electrical Engineering
(technical)A high-voltage power line used to transport electricity from power plants to substations and distribution networks.
Example
- The transmission line was upgraded to handle higher voltage and improve efficiency.
C1Telecommunications
(technical)A system of conductors and equipment used to transmit signals, such as data or voice, over long distances.
Example
- Fiber optic cables serve as transmission lines for high-speed internet connections.
C2Physics
(academic)A system of conductors and dielectrics that guides electromagnetic waves from a source to a load, often over long distances.
Example
- The researchers studied the properties of the transmission line to optimize signal fidelity.
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