wavelengths
Spectrum's defining distances
Wavelengths is the plural of wavelength, the distance between successive peaks in a wave—whether light, sound, or radio.
Different wavelengths of light produce different colors; longer wavelengths of radio reach farther.
Figuratively, to be on the same wavelength as someone is to understand each other easily, to think alike: We clicked immediately—we were just on the same wavelength.
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- gammaGreek alphabet's third
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
visible · nanometer · angstrom · photon · spectrum · radiation · frequency · amplitude
Broadcast signal receiver
- shortwaveHigh-frequency radio band
- longwaveLow-frequency radio transmission
- AMPre-midday designation
- FMCarrier wave frequency variation
UHF · VHF · broadcast · transmission · reception · bandwidth · modulation · tuning
Refracted light arc
- redPrimary color, warm
- orangeCitrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
- greenColor of vegetation
blue · indigo · violet · prism · dispersion · color · chromaticity · hue
Rate of recurrence
- pitchFrequency of sound
- toneQuality of sound
- hertzFrequency measurement unit
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
acoustics · sonic · audio · ultrasonic · infrasonic · amplitude · oscillation · resonance
A joining or relation
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
communication · vibe · sync · attunement · chemistry · resonance · frequency · alignment
light
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- gammaGreek alphabet's third
microwave · visible · nanometer · angstrom · photon · spectrum · radiation · frequency · amplitude · oscillation
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
FM · UHF · VHF · broadcast · transmission · reception · bandwidth · modulation · tuning · receiver
rainbow
Refracted light arc
green · blue · indigo · violet · prism · dispersion · color · chromaticity · hue · saturation
frequency
Rate of recurrence
vibration · acoustics · sonic · audio · ultrasonic · infrasonic · amplitude · oscillation · resonance · harmonic
connection
A joining or relation
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
compatibility · communication · vibe · sync · attunement · chemistry · resonance · frequency · alignment · empathy
- light spectrumvisible spectrum, spectrum, sunlight, visible light, white light
- telecom equipmentrouters, servers, modems, switches, antennas
- spectral imaginghyperspectral, multispectral, spectral analysis, hypercube, infrared imaging
- microscalenanoparticles, quantum dots, nanowires, carbon nanotubes, micelles
- Electromagnetic Wavesvisible light, infrared light, ultraviolet light, gamma rays, X-rays
- space scienceastronomy class, planetary science, cosmology, planets, stars
wavelengthsamplitudes
Maximum displacement measures
frequencies · amplitude · wave height · intensities · intensity
wavelengthsdisconnect
To break a connection
miscommunication · incompatibility · misunderstanding · crossed wires · discord
- on the same wavelengthMutually understanding without effort
- different wavelengths
- light wavelengthPhoton oscillation distance
- same wavelength