Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Interferometry

Measurement of distances or movements by means of the phenomena caused by the interference of two rays of light (optical interferometry) or of sound (acoustic interferometry).

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Abstract

Measurement of distances or movements by means of the phenomena caused by the interference of two rays of light (optical interferometry) or of sound (acoustic interferometry).

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Interferometries

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

NIM; coord with LIGHT (NIM) or SOUND (NIM) if specified

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77

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Previous Indexing

  • Lasers (1966-1976)
  • Optics (1966-1976)

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  1. E05.490w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Interferometry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007368. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007368
  2. Interferometry. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interferometry
  3. Interferometry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q850283