shock wave

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The instrument is designed to measure the X-59's unique shock wave signature.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Atkinson said he was surprised the white paper sent a shock wave across the transport sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

When a jet surpasses the speed of sound, it produces a shock wave in the air.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

Josh Sautter, president of the Encino Neighborhood Council, said the new evacuation orders sent a shock wave of panic through the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

But this is unlikely to be a mere coincidence; more likely, the shock wave produced by the supernova compressed interstellar gas and dust and triggered the condensation of the solar system.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan