Definition of transverse wave

1) when a wave has the property that the particles of the wave move perpindicular
to the motion of the wave itself, such as a water wave.

Related Terms & Definitions

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  1. longitudinal wave
  2. Hyugen's principle
  3. evanescent wave
  4. Antireflective Coating (AR)
  5. relaxation times
  6. quarter-wave optical thickness (QWOT)
  7. HWOT
  8. half-wave plate
  9. Frequency

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