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

A matter which has been in dispute in connection with practical Hertzian wave telegraphy is how far this electrical tuning is a sufficient solution of the practical problem of isolation.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Whilst there are many matters connected with the commercial aspect of Hertzian wave telegraphy with which we are not here concerned, there is one on which a word may properly be said.

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

A. Popoff sent Hertzian wave messages over a distance of 3 miles.

From How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use by Williams, Archibald

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