wave theory
noun
: a theory in physics: light is transmitted from luminous bodies to the eye and other objects by an undulatory movement
called also undulatory theory
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In pilot wave theory, as de Broglie’s brainchild is known, particles are guided by attendant waves.
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Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
According to the mantle wave theory, the breakup of continents causes hot, dense rock to pull away from the underside of tectonic plates gradually.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
That observation offers a key piece of evidence in support of the chorus wave theory, Horne writes.
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Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
But not everyone in the mainstream media rode along with the red wave theory.
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Doyle McManuswashington Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2023
Of the many interpretations of quantum theory, pilot wave theory is unique in that Valentini has found a way in which it might be experimentally tested.
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Tim Folger,
Discover Magazine,
11 Apr. 2017
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Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
According to the mantle wave theory, the breakup of continents causes hot, dense rock to pull away from the underside of tectonic plates gradually.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
That observation offers a key piece of evidence in support of the chorus wave theory, Horne writes.
—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
But not everyone in the mainstream media rode along with the red wave theory.
—
Doyle McManuswashington Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2023
Of the many interpretations of quantum theory, pilot wave theory is unique in that Valentini has found a way in which it might be experimentally tested.
—
Tim Folger,
Discover Magazine,
11 Apr. 2017
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