hullámhossznyi

hullámhossznyi is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "wavelength-sized" or "of the order of a wavelength" in English. It is used to describe something whose dimensions are comparable to the wavelength of a particular wave. This concept is most commonly encountered in physics, particularly in the study of optics and acoustics, where the behavior of light or sound waves can be significantly influenced by the size of the objects they interact with.

For example, when light passes through a small aperture or around an obstacle, if the size of the aperture or obstacle is comparable to the wavelength of the light, phenomena like diffraction become prominent. In such cases, one might say that the aperture or obstacle is "hullámhossznyi" relative to the light wave. Similarly, in acoustics, the behavior of sound waves interacting with objects of similar dimensions can be described using this term.

The precise meaning of "hullámhossznyi" depends on the specific wavelength being considered. Different types of waves, such as visible light, radio waves, or sound waves, have vastly different wavelengths, and therefore, an object that is "hullámhossznyi" for one type of wave might be much larger or smaller than a wavelength for another. Understanding the scale of interaction between waves and objects is crucial in many scientific and engineering applications.