antinode

American  

[an-ti-nohd] / ˈæn tɪˌnoʊd /

noun

Physics.

1. the region of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave.

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antinode British  

/ ˈæntɪˌnəʊd /

noun

1. physics a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has maximum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its minimum value at this point See also standing wave Compare node

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Other Word Forms

• antinodal
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of antinode

First recorded in 1880–85; anti- + node

Example Sentences

An antinode is the location of maximum amplitude of a standing wave.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The distance from a node to an antinode is one-fourth of a wavelength, and this equals the length of the tube; thus, λ = 4L .

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The student finds that a standing wave with one antinode is formed on the string when the frequency of the oscillator is f0.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

Accordingly, we say that at the upper end of the aerial there is an antinode of potential and a node of current, and at the bottom an antinode of current and a node of potential.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose