Definitions for waveguide
ˈweɪvˌgaɪdwave·guide

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1. waveguide, wave guidenoun

   a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar

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1. waveguidenoun

   A structure which guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves, light, or sound waves.

2. waveguideverb

   To act as a waveguide for

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1. Waveguide

   A waveguide is a structure that guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves or sound, with minimal loss of energy by restricting the transmission of energy to one direction. Without the physical constraint of a waveguide, wave intensities decrease according to the inverse square law as they expand into three-dimensional space. There are different types of waveguides for different types of waves. The original and most common meaning is a hollow conductive metal pipe used to carry high frequency radio waves, particularly microwaves. Dielectric waveguides are used at higher radio frequencies, and transparent dielectric waveguides and optical fibers serve as waveguides for light. In acoustics, air ducts and horns are used as waveguides for sound in musical instruments and loudspeakers, and specially-shaped metal rods conduct ultrasonic waves in ultrasonic machining. The geometry of a waveguide reflects its function; in addition to more common types that channel the wave in one dimension, there are two-dimensional slab waveguides which confine waves to two dimensions. The frequency of the transmitted wave also dictates the size of a waveguide: each waveguide has a cutoff wavelength determined by its size and will not conduct waves of greater wavelength; an optical fiber that guides light will not transmit microwaves which have a much larger wavelength. Some naturally occurring structures can also act as waveguides. The SOFAR channel layer in the ocean can guide the sound of whale song across enormous distances. Any shape of cross section of waveguide can support EM waves. Irregular shapes are difficult to analyse. Commonly used waveguides are rectangular and circular in shape.

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1. waveguide

   A waveguide is a physical structure that is designed to control and direct the propagation of electromagnetic waves. This can be in the form of a hollow metal tube or a fiber optic cable. Waveguides are used in many applications, such as radar, microwave ovens, satellite communications, and optical communication. The shape and size of a waveguide determine the wavelengths or frequencies it can carry efficiently.

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1. Waveguide

   A waveguide is a structure that guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves or sound waves. There are different types of waveguides for each type of wave. The original and most common meaning is a hollow conductive metal pipe used to carry high frequency radio waves, particularly microwaves. The geometry of a waveguide reflects its function. Slab waveguides confine energy to travel only in one dimension, fiber or channel waveguides for two dimensions. The frequency of the transmitted wave also dictates the shape of a waveguide: an optical fiber guiding high-frequency light will not guide microwaves of a much lower frequency. As a rule of thumb, the width of a waveguide needs to be of the same order of magnitude as the wavelength of the guided wave. Some naturally occurring structures can also act as waveguides. The SOFAR channel layer in the ocean can guide the sound of whale song across enormous distances.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of waveguide in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of waveguide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=waveguide
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Waveguide
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waveguide
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=waveguide
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