Waveguide

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A structure which guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves, light, or sound waves.
  2. 2
    a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To act as a waveguide for

    "The advantage of transverse magnetic polarization, however, is the possibility of exploiting surface plasmons for waveguiding."

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"The advantage of transverse magnetic polarization, however, is the possibility of exploiting surface plasmons for waveguiding."

Etymology

From wave + guide.

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