waveguide

American  

[weyv-gahyd] / ˈweɪvˌgaɪd /

noun

Electronics, Optics.

1. a conduit, as a metal tube, coaxial cable, or strand of glass fibers, used as a conductor or directional transmitter for various kinds of electromagnetic waves.

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waveguide British  

/ ˈweɪvˌɡaɪd /

noun

1. electronics a solid rod of dielectric or a hollow metal tube, usually of rectangular cross section, used as a path to guide microwaves

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Etymology

Origin of waveguide

First recorded in 1930–35; wave + guide

Example Sentences

For example, the current device modulates every waveguide in the same manner, so they are working to achieve independent control on each waveguide.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

Although optical modulation in femtosecond laser written waveguides has previously been achieved by locally heating the waveguide, the use of liquid crystals in the new work allows direct control of the polarization.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

An acoustic waveguide in the atmosphere, Ewing reasoned, would allow the U.S.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 26, 2022

Unlike its earlier wearable screens, TCL’s latest face computer uses what it calls holographic waveguide technology to display an image in front of your eyes without letting anyone else see it.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2022

That’s an easier way to make a waveguide than to actually etch the glass itself.

From The Verge • Dec. 14, 2021