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stroboscope
[ stroh-buh-skohp, strob-uh- ]
noun
- a device for studying the motion of a body, especially a body in rapid revolution or vibration, by making the motion appear to slow down or stop, as by periodically illuminating the body or viewing it through widely spaced openings in a revolving disk.
- Photography.
- Also called strobe,. a lamp capable of producing an extremely short, brilliant burst of light, for synchronization with a camera having a high shutter speed, in order to photograph a rapidly moving object, as a bullet, for such a short duration that it will appear to be standing still.
- the device and equipment for holding and firing such a lamp.
- such a lamp used for creating special lighting effects, as in a theater or discotheque or at a rock concert.
stroboscope
/ ˈstrəʊbəˌskəʊp; ˌstrəʊbəˈskɒpɪk /
noun
- an instrument producing a flashing light, the frequency of which can be synchronized with some multiple of the frequency of rotation, vibration, or operation of an object, etc, making it appear stationary. It is used to determine speeds of rotation or vibration, or to adjust objects or parts Sometimes shortened tostrobe
- a similar device synchronized with the opening of the shutter of a camera so that a series of still photographs can be taken of a moving object
stroboscope
/ strō′bə-skōp′ /
- Any of various instruments used to observe moving objects by making them appear stationary, especially with pulsed illumination or mechanical devices that intermittently interrupt observation.
Derived Forms
- stroboscopic, adjective
- ˌstroboˈscopically, adverb
Other Words From
- stro·bo·scop·ic [stroh-b, uh, -, skop, -ik, strob-, uh, -], strobo·scopi·cal adjective
- stro·bos·co·py [str, uh, -, bos, -k, uh, -pee], noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of stroboscope1
Word History and Origins
Origin of stroboscope1
Example Sentences
“The longer I looked at the stroboscope photographs the more intricate details I discovered,” she says.
On one occasion, Kemp was performing in Seville and he began spinning down the stage, a stroboscope giving his wild movements a calm suspension.
It breaks down complex actions like a javelin throw, or a run-up to a high jump, into a series of static moments that unfold through video, like a stroboscope.
This theory I verified by filling the bellows with smoke, and watching the motion of the escaping air and smoke with a stroboscope.
The movements of the vocal cords are so slight as to be observable only with the aid of a specially devised apparatus, the stroboscope.
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What is a stroboscope?
Stroboscope is another name for a strobe light—a type of specialized lamp that produces a continuous series of short, bright flashes of light.
They can also be called strobes or stroboscopic lamps.
The kind of rapid flashing produced by a stroboscope (called strobe lighting) has the effect of seeming to freeze the movement of things in motion. This happens because the thing that’s moving—such as a person dancing—is only lit up for a fraction of a second. Stroboscopes look like they’re just flashing on and off, but this effect is usually produced by an electric discharge in a gas or a disc that rotates in front of a light source.
Stroboscopes are associated with their use at concerts, raves, and dance clubs, but in these cases they’re more likely to be called strobes or strobe lights. The word stroboscope is typically used when such devices are used in technical ways, such as for photography. Because they produce very short, extremely bright bursts of light, they can be used in conjunction with a camera to photograph a rapidly moving object, such as a bullet, for such a short duration that it will appear to be standing still in the resulting photo. Stroboscopes also have other scientific uses involving the measurement of vibration and other types of high-speed motion. The term stroboscope sometimes refers to more specialized devices used for these specific purposes.
Example: By using a stroboscope, we were able to capture the extremely rapid wing beats of a hummingbird.
Where does stroboscope come from?
The first records of the word stroboscope come from around the 1830s. The first part of the word comes from the Greek strobos, meaning “a twisting” or “a whirling.” The ending, -scope, is used in the names of other optical tools, such as telescope and microscope.
The adjective form of stroboscope, stroboscopic, is used in the terms stroboscopic lamp (a synonym for stroboscope) and stroboscopic microscope (a specialized microscope that uses a strobing effect to aid in observations).
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What are some other forms related to stroboscope?
- stroboscopic (adjective)
- stroboscopical (adjective)
- stroboscopy (noun)
What are some synonyms for stroboscope?
- strobe light
- strobe
- stroboscopic lamp
What are some words that share a root or word element with stroboscope?
What are some words that often get used in discussing stroboscope?
How is stroboscope used in real life?
The word stroboscope can be used as a synonym for strobe light, but it’s usually used in a technical or scientific context.
MIT student and later professor Harold “Doc” Edgerton is noted for his pioneering work with the stroboscope, producing groundbreaking scientific research and striking works of art through his photography.
Come see our video installation of his work: https://t.co/YnvxxwEzMb pic.twitter.com/QGRpmb7g2o
— MIT Museum (@MITMuseum) October 5, 2020
@BurjKhalifa is lit by stroboscopes, that are programmed to chase up the tower or sparkle in a pattern or at random! pic.twitter.com/pTC2hm1eFV
— Downtown Dubai by Emaar (@MyDowntownDubai) September 22, 2015
Submerge Festival @SubmergeFest all kicks off today! Fill your weekend with digital art. Join us tomorrow for the UK premiere of Shadow Meadow, a choreography for stroboscopes, physically perceptible sounds, vibrating space and images. More info here: https://t.co/mNrP9Sqisi pic.twitter.com/Bw5EVByMi2
— Arnolfini (@ArnolfiniArts) March 1, 2019
Try using stroboscope!
Which of the following words is LEAST likely to be used to describe the lighting effect produced by a stroboscope?
A. flashing
B. pulsing
C. uninterrupted
D. intermittent
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