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Meaning of "diffractive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIFFRACTIVE

diffractive  [dɪˈfræktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIFFRACTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diffractive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DIFFRACTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

diffractive

Diffraction

Diffraction refers to various phenomena which occur when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit. In classical physics, the diffraction phenomenon is described as the interference of waves according the Huygens Fresnel principle. These characteristic behaviors are exhibited when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit that is comparable in size to its wavelength. Similar effects occur when a light wave travels through a medium with a varying refractive index, or when a sound wave travels through a medium with varying acoustic impedance. Diffraction occurs with all waves, including sound waves, water waves, and electromagnetic waves such as visible light, X-rays and radio waves. Since physical objects have wave-like properties, diffraction also occurs with matter and can be studied according to the principles of quantum mechanics. Italian scientist Francesco Maria Grimaldi coined the word "diffraction" and was the first to record accurate observations of the phenomenon in 1660.

Definition of diffractive in the English dictionary

The definition of diffractive in the dictionary is causing diffraction; interrupting a wave pattern.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIFFRACTIVE


abstractive
æbˈstræktɪv
active
ˈæktɪv
attractive
əˈtræktɪv
contractive
kənˈtræktɪv
detractive
dɪˈtræktɪv
distractive
dɪsˈtræktɪv
extractive
ɪkˈstræktɪv
inactive
ɪnˈæktɪv
interactive
ˌɪntərˈæktɪv
overactive
ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv
photorefractive
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈfræktɪv
proactive
prəʊˈæktɪv
protractive
prəˈtræktɪv
radioactive
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv
reactive
rɪˈæktɪv
refractive
rɪˈfræktɪv
retractive
rɪˈtræktɪv
subtractive
səbˈtræktɪv
tractive
ˈtræktɪv
unattractive
ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIFFRACTIVE

diffidence
diffident
diffidently
diffluent
difform
difformity
diffract
diffraction
diffraction grating
diffraction pattern
diffractively
diffractiveness
diffractometer
diffractometric
diffractometry
diffrangibility
diffrangible
diffuse
diffused junction
diffusedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIFFRACTIVE

addictive
alternative
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
destructive
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
objective
perspective
productive
prospective
protective
reflective
reproductive
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of diffractive in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «diffractive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIFFRACTIVE

Find out the translation of diffractive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diffractive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diffractive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衍射
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

difractiva
570 millions of speakers

English

diffractive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

diffractive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إنحرافي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дифракционный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

difracção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

diffractive
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diffraction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diffractive
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

diffraktive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

回折
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

회절
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diffractive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhiễu xạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

diffractive
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Diffractive
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

difraktif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diffrazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dyfrakcyjne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дифракційний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

difracție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περιθλαστικής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diffractive
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diffraktiva
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diffraktiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diffractive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIFFRACTIVE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diffractive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIFFRACTIVE»

Discover the use of diffractive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diffractive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Diffractive Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Test
This book provides the reader with the broad range of materials that were discussed in a series of short courses presented at Georgia Tech on the design, fabrication, and testing of diffractive optical elements (DOEs).
Donald C. O'Shea, Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2004
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Methods for computer design of diffractive optical elements
The first inclusive book on the cutting-edge field of modern optics and its applications For the first time, all the major aspects of designing planar DOEs are covered in one book, comprised of original methods developed by experts at the ...
Viktor Aleksandrovich Soĭfer, 2002
3
Iteractive Methods For Diffractive Optical Elements Computation
All the methods discussed in this book have been verified by their numerical simulation. A fast fourier transform algorithm presents computational basis of all the methods considered.
Victor A. Soifer, V Kotlar, L. Doskolovich, 1997
4
Binary optics technology: the theory and design of ...
Multi-level diffractive phase have the potential to significantly improved the performance of many conventional lens systems.
Gary J. Swanson, Lincoln Laboratory, 1989
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Diffractive Optics and Optical Microsystems
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S. Martellucci, Arthur N. Chester, 1997
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Digital Diffractive Optics: An Introduction to Planar ...
Digital Diffractive Optics discusses in detail the design and simulation of DOEs, before considering the main fabrication techniques.
Bernard C. Kress, Patrick Meyrueis, 2000
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Computer Design of Diffractive Optics
Computer design of diffractive optics provides an authoritative guide to the principles and applications of computer-designed diffractive optics.
V A Soifer, 2012
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Selected papers on subwavelength diffractive optics
SPIE Milestones are collections of seminal papers from the world literature covering important discoveries and developments in optics and photonics.
Joseph Neil Mait, Dennis W. Prather, 2001
9
Diffractive and Holographic Optics Technology
Diffractive optics at Eastman Kodak Company Mark M. Meyers Eastman Kodak Company Imaging Research and Advanced Development 901 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, New York 14653 ABSTRACT Diffractive optics allow for increased optical ...
Ivan Cindrich, Sing H. Lee, United States. Advanced Research Projects Agency, 1996
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DIFFRACTION 2002: Interpretation of the New Diffractive ...
Interpretation of the New Diffractive Phenomena in Quantum Chromodynamics and in the S-Matrix Theory R. Fiore. 3. Abe, F. et al. (CDF) (1994) Measurement of pp single diffractive dissociation at ,/s = 546 and 1800 GeV, Phys. Rev.
R. Fiore, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIFFRACTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diffractive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Switchable holographic pixel elements for 3D displays | SPIE …
... which diffract monochromatic light through reconfigurable diffractive elements to form arbitrary field distributions using computer-generated ... «SPIE Newsroom, Jul 15»
2
Canon Produce 110 Millionth EF Lenses | PhotographyBLOG
... Image Stabiliser (IS) technology, and a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element. Recent innovations have seen the EF range extend into ... «PhotographyBLOG, Jul 15»
3
Space-Based Optics Are Taking Off
Large-aperture membrane diffractive optics, free-space laser communications, and atmospheric laser remote detection for space-based sensors are other areas ... «Photonics.com, Jul 15»
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Measuring the phase shifts produced by transmissive spatial light …
L. P. Zhao, N. Bai, X. Li, L. S. Ong, Z. P. Fang, A. K. Asundi, Efficient implementation of a spatial light modulator as a diffractive optical microlens ... «SPIE Newsroom, Jun 15»
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Tecnis ZLB00 multifocal IOL improves near, intermediate, distance …
An aspheric, bifocal, diffractive multifocal IOL with low near addition restored near, intermediate and distance visual acuity, according to a study. «Healio, Jun 15»
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Physicist from France to join KU's lineup of Foundation …
Kansas University is importing its next Foundation Distinguished Professor — an expert in forward and diffractive physics — from France. «Lawrence Journal World, Jun 15»
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X-Ray Imaging Reveals Secrets in Battery Materials
The breakthroughs in this research came from analyzing data from an imaging technique called Bragg coherent diffractive imaging. «Product Design & Development, Jun 15»
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Laser Beam's Path Through NASA's ICESat-2
The last hurdle for the laser beam is the Diffractive Optic Element, on the far side of the beam steering mechanism. This optical component is ... «I-Connect007, Jun 15»
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Novel Method to Reach Dramatically Smaller Focal Sizes for Hard X …
Currently, two types of diffractive X-ray optics tools are used: traditional Fresnel zone plates made with lithography-based fabrication processes, ... «AZoOptics.com, Jun 15»
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Nikon patent shows 1-series 70-300mm f/4.5-6 VR lens with Phase …
It's worth pointing out that Nikon's Phase Fresnel (PF) technology works on the same principle as Canon's Diffractive Optics (DO) technology, . «imaging resource, Jun 15»

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