Poisson
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Observing the Poisson spot provided convincing evidence that light undergoes diffraction, meaning it bends and spreads as it passes around objects or through small openings.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Poisson spot played an important role in the early 19th century debate over the nature of light.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
The researchers also discovered that their Poisson spot setup naturally produced as many as four related topological field patterns simultaneously.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Honestly, everybody could use a laugh right now,” said Poisson.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
Sam said, “The time Diana Poisson beat her and she squirted her water bottle into Diana’s face.”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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