Interferometer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interferometer is a noun meaning (physics) Any of several instruments that use the interference of waves to determine wavelengths and wave velocities, determine refractive indices, measure small distances, temperature changes, stresses, and many other useful measurements.
Meaning
(physics) Any of several instruments that use the interference of waves to determine wavelengths and wave velocities, determine refractive indices, measure small distances, temperature changes, stresses, and many other useful measurements.
Word Forms
- interferometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interferogram, astrointerferometer, refractometer, autorefractometer, photometer, difractometer.
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