(quantum mechanics) An entity which simultaneously has the properties of a wave and a particle.

plural of P wave

Alternative form of P-wave

plural of S wave

plural of S-wave

plural of square wave

(mathematics, engineering) A function or waveform that alternately ramps linearly upwards and then downwards.

(mathematics, engineering) A function or waveform that repeatedly ramps upwards (usually linearly) and then sharply drops.

plural of triangle wave

plural of sawtooth wave