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amplitude

/am-pli-tood, -tyood/US // ˈæm plɪˌtud, -ˌtyud //UK // (ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd) //

振幅,波幅,幅度,幅员

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or quality of being ample, especially as to breadth or width; largeness; greatness of extent.
    • : large or full measure; abundance; copiousness.
    • : mental range, scope, or capacity.
    • : Physics. the absolute value of the maximum displacement from a zero value during one period of an oscillation.
    • : Electricity. the maximum deviation of an alternating current from its average value.
    • : Astronomy. the arc of the horizon measured from the east or west point to the point where a vertical circle through a heavenly body would intersect the horizon.
    • : Mathematics. argument.

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Examples

  • “We build a shape, and the volume of the shape gives me an amplitude,” said Arkani-Hamed.

  • The amplituhedron is a simpler way of calculating amplitudes.

  • The somewhat clunky prevailing method for calculating amplitudes is something called a Feynman diagram, named for its inventor, Richard Feynman.

  • Instead, they’re described by an amplitude, which is like a probability that the collision plays out in a given way.

  • They’ve also shown that three-point amplitudes serve as the building blocks of four- and higher-point amplitudes involving more and more particles.

  • Fairly or not, many people see that kind of amplitude of girth as a sign of irresponsibility or lack of discipline or something.

  • And Romney spoke at a lower pitch and used more tonal amplitude.

  • The proof is wrought out in detail, with great amplitude of evidence, acuteness of argument, and to an irresistible conclusion.

  • The intensity of any light depends upon the amplitude of the corresponding vibration, and its color depends upon the wave length.

  • Their historic lore and unequaled grandeur give them amplitude and poetry enough to kindle and enrich the imagination.

  • The amplitude of a star is its distance from the prime vertical, measured on the horizon, north or south.

  • The difference is due to the greater amplitude of vibration caused by more energy being used.