Hertzian wave

American  

noun

Physics.

1. an electromagnetic wave produced by oscillations in an electric circuit, as a radio or radar wave: first investigated by H. R. Hertz.

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Hertzian wave British  

noun

1. an electromagnetic wave with a frequency in the range from about 3 × 10 ¹⁰ hertz to about 1.5 × 10 ⁵ hertz

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Etymology

Origin of Hertzian wave

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

This relation may be theoretically deduced as follows:—Any given receiving apparatus for Hertzian wave telegraphy requires a certain minimum energy to be imparted to it to make it yield a signal.

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At ten minutes past twelve to the instant it is agreed that number seven, let us say, is to receive the force of the Hertzian waves for a certain definite period.

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Steam, electricity, petrol, the Hertzian wave, harnessed nature’s hidden powers, conquered distance, and shrunk the terrestrial globe to the measure of human hands.

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Such a hypothesis is no more extravagant than would have been the hypothesis of the Hertzian waves or a prediction of wireless telegraphy a few short years ago.

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And then the tone grew higher and ultra-violet; the air darkened with vapors; the shrillness was so exceeding that it modulated into Hertzian waves and merged into light; this vibratile, argent light pierced Stannum's eyes.

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