oscillation
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"The light wave twists around its axis, and its phase changes in a spiral manner. Moreover, even the polarization -- the direction of oscillation of the electric field -- begins to rotate."
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
The explanation traces back to work by the French mathematician Gaston Floquet, who showed in the 19th century that systems exposed to periodic forces can develop entirely new oscillation states.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
These vibrations produce distinct tones defined by two measurements, Mitman explained: an oscillation frequency and a damping time.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
The data favor the "normal" ordering of neutrino masses more strongly than before, but ambiguity remains around the neutrino's oscillation properties.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024
Speech patterning and characteristics appeared to be feminine in terms of oscillation of pitch and direct eye contact.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce
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