wavenumber

[US]/ˈweɪvˌnʌmbə(r)/
[UK]/ˈweɪvˌnʌmbər/
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n.Physics/Chemistry: The spatial frequency of a wave, measured as the number of waves per unit distance (1/λ) or in radians per unit distance (2π/λ). Used in spectroscopy to characterize electromagnetic radiation and molecular vibrations.; Medicine: Applied in spectroscopic analysis and medical imaging techniques to identify molecular compositions and tissue characteristics based on their absorption or emission of radiation at specific wavenumbers.
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the wavenumber spectrum shows distinct peaks at specific frequencies.

data was transformed into the wavenumber domain for detailed analysis.

the angular wavenumber determines the spatial periodicity of the wave.

researchers selected the appropriate wavenumber range for their spectroscopic measurements.

the wavenumber shift indicates changes in molecular bonding during the reaction.

high wavenumber resolution allows precise identification of spectral features.

the wavenumber calibration was performed using a standard reference material.

analysis in wavenumber space reveals the characteristic patterns of the signal.

the wavenumber dependence of absorption coefficients follows beer-lambert law.

complex signals can be separated using wavenumber filtering techniques.

the wavenumber vector points in the direction of wave propagation.

wavenumber selection is critical for isolating the desired spectral region.

the wavenumber units must be consistent throughout the calculation.

multiple wavenumber components contribute to the overall spectral profile.

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