Resonator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A resonator is a crucial component in a laser cavity, amplifying the light signal through repeated reflection and oscillation.
- The speed of sound waves through the forest was measured using a Helmholtz resonator, a hollow chamber with a narrow neck.
- A simple glass jar can function as a resonator, amplifying sound waves of a specific frequency when air is blown across its opening.
- The engineers designed a microwave resonator to optimize the efficiency of energy transfer in the medical device.
- By adjusting the dimensions of the resonator, researchers were able to tune the acoustic cavity to specific harmonics, creating a series of pure tones.
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Meaning 2
An electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.