undulatory theory
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of undulatory theory
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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The undulatory theory of light, which maintains that light consists of waves transmitted through an ether, which pervades all space and all matter, owes its origin to Hooke and Huyghens.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William
The undulatory theory of light, first founded upon experimental demonstration by Thomas Young, was extended to a large class of optical phenomena, and permanently established by his brilliant discoveries and mathematical deductions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
The nature of heat had long been discussed when the world of science decided in favor of the undulatory theory of light.
From Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy by Widtsoe, John Andreas
As a consequence of this hypothesis, it follows that the velocity of light must be greater the denser the medium, while the undulatory theory leads to precisely the opposite result.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William
The undulatory theory of energy is carrying everything before it.
From The Universe a Vast Electric Organism by Warder, George Woodward
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