Definition of INTERFEROMETER

interferometer

Meanings

Plural: interferometers

Noun

  • any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
  • Any of several instruments that use the interference of waves to determine wavelengths and wave velocities, determine refractive indices, measure small distances, temperature changes, stresses, and many other useful measurements.

Origin / Etymology

From interfer(e) + -o- + -meter.

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