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Wave Theory Of Light.
Wave Theory Of Light - as a noun
(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undulatory theorywave theoryAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
corpuscular theory of lightExample Sentences
"The wave theory of light suggests that light is an electromagnetic wave."
"According to the wave theory of light, the speed of light in a medium depends on its optical density."
"The wave theory of light explains phenomena such as diffraction and interference."
"Thomas Young's double-slit experiment provided strong evidence supporting the wave theory of light."
"The wave theory of light became widely accepted after James Clerk Maxwell formulated his equations."