a wave of fixed amplitude and frequency that is modulated in amplitude, frequency, or phase in order to carry a signal in radio transmission, etc
amplitude modulation, frequency modulation
carrier wave in Electrical Engineering
(kæriər weɪv)
Word forms: (regular plural) carrier waves
noun
(Electrical engineering: Communication)
A carrier wave is the continuous electromagnetic radiation, of constant amplitude and frequency, that is given out by a transmitter.
The carrier wave is modulated in direct proportion to the signal, such as the voice or music, thatis to be transmitted.
When information is broadcast from an AM radio station, the electrical image of thesound is used to modulate the amplitude of the carrier wave transmitted from the antenna of the radio station.
A carrier wave is the continuous electromagnetic radiation, of constant amplitude and frequency,that is given out by a transmitter.
Examples of 'carrier wave' in a sentence
carrier wave
Their frequency is much less than the carrier wave frequency.
Schneider, Hermann & Schneider, Leo The Harper Dictionary of Science in Everyday Language (1988)