wavelength
spatial period of the wave; the distance over which the wave's shape repeats; the inverse of the spatial frequency
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Summary
wavelength is a mathematical concept[1]. wavelength ranks in the top 1% of mathematical concept entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,112 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: concept in physics[3]
- Subclass of: distance[4], physical quantity[5], period[6], wave process profile[7]
- Commons category: Wavelength[8]
- Notation: Λ[9]
- Described by source: ISO 80000-3:2006 Quantities and units — Part 3: Space and time[10], ISO 80000-3:2019 Quantities and units — Part 3: Space and time[11], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[12]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/wavelength[13]
- Main Wikidata property: P3738[14], P3737[15], P2808[16]
- Different from: sound wavelength[17], electromagnetic wavelength[18]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[19]
- Recommended unit of measurement: metre[20]
Why It Matters
wavelength has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] wavelength is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]