Strobe (Noun)
Meaning
Scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A high-speed strobe is often used in engineering to measure the velocity and movement patterns of objects.
- By synchronizing the frequency of the strobe with the periodic movement of the pendulum, it can make the pendulum appear stationary.
- To observe the flow characteristics of a turbulent fluid, a researcher can shine a strobe light at a certain frequency that matches the rotation speed of a vortex within the flow.
- Engineers employ a strobe in testing wind turbine blades, freezing their motion for better visual analysis and safety evaluation.
- By applying the principles of strobe photography to industrial machinery inspection, manufacturers can freeze high-speed mechanical components and pinpoint possible problems more accurately.