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

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Hertzian wave

These experiments were all made between ships of the British Royal Navy, furnished with Hertzian wave telegraphy apparatus on the Marconi system.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

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.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Before concluding these articles we shall return to this subject of electric resonance and syntony, and discuss it with reference to what is called the tuning of Hertzian wave stations.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

It remains, then, to consider some of the questions connected with practical Hertzian wave telegraphy and the problem of the limitation of communication.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

We may, therefore, in conclusion, review a few of the outstanding problems awaiting solution in connection with Hertzian wave wireless telegraphy.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose