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wavelength

The distance between points of corresponding phase of two consecutive cycles of a wave. (188) Note: The wavelength, , is related to the propagation velocity, v , and the frequency, f , by = v /f .

Related Term

• cable cutoff wavelength ( _cc )

• critical wavelength

• cutoff wavelength

• fiber cutoff wavelength ( _cf )

• long wavelength

• minimum-dispersion wavelength

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