undulatory theory
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of undulatory theory
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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But in modern investigation this is distinctly not the case; Darwin's theory, for example, like the undulatory theory, has been a motive power and not an anodyne.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall
The law of Brewster does not apply to matter in this condition, and it rests with the undulatory theory to explain why.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall
It was said that the phenomena of interference and diffraction could not be explained by the theory of emission, while the undulatory theory gave a simple explanation.
From The Mechanism of Life by Stéphane Leduc
Some of the phenomena of radiation can be explained only by the emission theory, and others by the undulatory theory of light.
From The Mechanism of Life by Stéphane Leduc
Thus it can be seen that the elasticity of the Aether, so essential to the undulatory theory, is a problem that cannot be solved apart from recognizing the hypothesis of an atomic Aether.
From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper
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