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surface wave
surface wave
Noun
pl: surface waves
This term is used across two distinct scientific disciplines: seismology and electromagnetics. In seismology, it refers to the energy that travels along the Earth's outer shell, which is characterized by its ability to cause significant structural damage compared to body waves.
In electronics and physics, it describes waves constrained to a boundary, often utilized in the design of specialized antennas or filters.
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