undulatory theory

How to use undulatory theory in a sentence

• The undulatory theory, now generally accepted, maintains that light is carried by vibrations in ether.

  Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. Zerbe

• This diffraction of light first proved to us definitely the reality of the undulatory theory of light.

  Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884 | Various

• Still the undulatory theory had undoubtedly dawned upon the mind of this remarkable man.

  Six Lectures on Light | John Tyndall

• This subject may be illustrated by the phenomena which first suggested the undulatory theory to the mind of Hooke.

  Six Lectures on Light | John Tyndall

• The undulatory theory affirms that the rings are caused by the interference of waves reflected from both surfaces.

  Six Lectures on Light | John Tyndall