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FRONT ONDES [3 records]

Record 1 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
DEF

A line or surface that joins points of the same phase in a wave travelling through a medium.

Key term(s)
  • wave front
  • wave-front

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
DEF

Ensemble de points pour lesquels les vibrations lumineuses sont en phase.

CONT

L'amplitude varie à la surface de chaque front d'onde suivant la quantité de lumière réfléchie par les différentes parties de l'objet.

Key term(s)
  • front d'onde

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Range Measurements (Telecommunications)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
OBS

(pêche)

Spanish

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