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huygens principle

Huy·gens prin·ci·ple
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-guh nz, hoi- prin-suh-puh l]
    • /ˈhaɪ gənz, ˈhɔɪ- ˈprɪn sə pəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-guh nz, hoi- prin-suh-puh l]
    • /ˈhaɪ gənz, ˈhɔɪ- ˈprɪn sə pəl/

Definition of huygens principle words

  • noun huygens principle the principle that all points on a wave front of light are sources of secondary waves and that surfaces tangential to these waves define the position of the wave front at any point in time. 1
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Origin of huygens principle

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; named after C. Huygens

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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