Hertzian wave

noun

, Physics.

1. an electromagnetic wave produced by oscillations in an electric circuit, as a radio or radar wave: first investigated by H. R. Hertz.

Hertzian wave

noun

1. an electromagnetic wave with a frequency in the range from about 3 × 10 ¹⁰hertz to about 1.5 × 10 ⁵hertz

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hertzian wave¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hertzian wave¹

C19: named after H. R. Hertz

Example Sentences

We have to consider in the next place the arrangements of the receiving station and the various forms of receivers that have been devised for effecting telegraphy by Hertzian waves.

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At ten minutes past twelve to the instant it is agreed that number seven, let us say, is to receive the force of the Hertzian waves for a certain definite period.

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Steam, electricity, petrol, the Hertzian wave, harnessed nature’s hidden powers, conquered distance, and shrunk the terrestrial globe to the measure of human hands.

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Such a hypothesis is no more extravagant than would have been the hypothesis of the Hertzian waves or a prediction of wireless telegraphy a few short years ago.

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And then the tone grew higher and ultra-violet; the air darkened with vapors; the shrillness was so exceeding that it modulated into Hertzian waves and merged into light; this vibratile, argent light pierced Stannum's eyes.

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