Wave Theory (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The scientist spent years studying wave theory to better understand the properties of light.
- Wave theory suggests that light can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior depending on the situation.
- In the 17th century, Christiaan Huygens developed the wave theory of light, challenging the prevailing views of the time.
- According to wave theory, light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can be described in terms of its wavelength and frequency.
- The discovery of the double-slit experiment provided strong evidence for wave theory and the wave-like nature of light.