travelling wave

noun

1. 1. a wave carrying energy away from its source

   2. ( as modifier )

      a travelling-wave aerial

Example Sentences

A helical structure on the underside of the sheet rotates like a corkscrew to cause the carpet to undulate and create a travelling wave on the water.

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“That will be the first wave. And the travelling wave will tend to come a little bit later, once people see what the scenario is like,” Turner added.

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Military electronics already operate in the highest bands of the spectrum, but are usually powered by very large travelling wave tubes to generate the necessary voltage.

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"From all our simulations, we now have mathematical relationships between things like the frequency and amplitude of the travelling wave and how much propulsion you get," said Prof MacIver.

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China connected a small test reactor to the grid last summer, and Gates has discussed sharing his travelling wave technology with China National Nuclear Corp.

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