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

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

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

The important matter, however, in connection with the use of the relay in Hertzian wave telegraphy, is that it should be capable of adjustment without extraordinary skill.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Hence, all active Hertzian wave telegraph stations, like all active volcanoes, are generally found near the sea.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

The particular work entrusted to him was that of planning the electrical engineering arrangements of the first power station erected for the production of electric waves for long-distance Hertzian wave telegraphy at Poldhu, in Cornwall.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose