Interferometer (Noun)
Meaning
Any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The team of scientists used a laser interferometer to measure the tiny changes in distance caused by the gravitational waves.
- In the lab, the researcher carefully calibrated the interferometer to ensure accurate measurements of the sound waves.
- The new interferometer design allowed for more precise measurements of the optical waves, leading to breakthroughs in the field of spectroscopy.
- The engineers used a Michelson interferometer to test the flatness of the mirror surface, essential for the telescope's optical performance.
- The astronomers employed a radio interferometer to study the properties of the cosmic microwave background radiation.