"wave vector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wave vectors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wave vector (plural wave vectors)
  1. (physics, mathematics) A vector whose direction is that of the direction of propagation of a wave, and whose magnitude is inversely proportional to its wavelength Wikipedia link: wave vector Categories (topical): Mathematics, Physics Related terms: wavenumber
    Sense id: en-wave_vector-en-noun-NkubrMDv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, sciences

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