wave number
noun
: the number of waves per unit distance of radiant energy of a given wavelength : the reciprocal of the wavelength
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Douglas Felix also obtained the right answer, introducing the important concept of the wave number.
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Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2019
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Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2019
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“Wave number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20number. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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