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wavevectorsnounAlternative spelling of wave vector. [(physics, mathematics) A vector whose direction is that of the direction of propagation of a wave, and whose magnitude is inversely proportional to its wavelength]
wavepacketnoun(physics) Alternative spelling of wave packet. [(physics) a collection of waves, travelling together]
subgapnounUnderneath a gap
dispersionlessnounThat does not produce dispersion
noncollinearNot collinear.
plasmonnoun(physics, astronomy) The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.
intrabandnoun(physics) Describing a property within a band (magnetic, spectral etc)
isovectornoun(mathematics) A form of vector associated with isospin
antisymmetrynoun(mathematics, set theory) The condition of being antisymmetric.
wavenumbernoun(mathematics, physics) A measure of the number of waves in unit distance; inversely proportional to its wavelength.
polaritonsnoun(physics) Any of a class of quasiparticles comprising elements of electromagnetic waves and excited states of matter.
azimuthalnoun(cartography) An azimuthal projection.
polaritonnoun(physics) Any of a class of quasiparticles comprising elements of electromagnetic waves and excited states of matter.
noncommutativitynoun(mathematics) The condition of being noncommutative.
wavepacketsnoun(physics) Alternative spelling of wave packet. [(physics) a collection of waves, travelling together]
sublatticenoun(mathematics) A nonempty subset of a lattice.
gyromagneticof, relating to, or resulting from the properties of a spinning magnet, or a spinning electric charge; magnetogyric
anisotropynounThe property of being directionally dependent.
ferromagnetnoun(physics) a ferromagnetic material
photonnoun(particle physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

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