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Wavelength vs Monochromatize - What's the difference?

wavelength | monochromatize |

As a noun wavelength

is the length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

As a verb monochromatize is

to convert a beam containing a broad range of wavelengths into one containing a narrow band.

wavelength

English

(wikipedia wavelength)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as , and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

    • Derived terms

    * shortwave * mediumwave * longwave * on the same wavelength

    monochromatize

    English

    Verb

    (monochromatiz)
  • To convert a beam containing a broad range of wavelengths into one containing a narrow band

    • Related terms

    *monochromator