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interferometer

 

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Noun interferometer has 1 sense
  1. interferometer - any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
    --1 is a kind of
    measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

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Interferometer

A noun referring to a scientific instrument that measures the interference of two or more waves, typically light or sound waves, to study the properties of waves or determine their wavelength or velocity.

Sense 1:

Definition: An instrument used in precision measurements and scientific research, based on the principles of interference, to measure small displacements, wavelength of light, or small changes in refractive index.

Example sentence: The interferometer allowed the researchers to accurately measure the minute movements of the object under study.

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Sense 2:

Definition: A device used to detect and measure fluctuations in wavefronts or to produce wave patterns producing interference that can be analyzed.

Example sentence: The interferometer showed visible interference patterns, indicating the presence of multiple wave sources.

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Sense 3:

Definition: In astronomy, an instrument that uses interference phenomena to improve the resolution of telescopes and obtain detailed images of celestial objects.

Example sentence: With the help of an interferometer, astronomers were able to capture high-resolution images of distant galaxies.

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