Wavelength

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Distance in the direction of propagation of a periodic wave between two successive points at which the phase is the same (at the same time).

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Unit metre (m)


Reference: C.I.E. (extract)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)