eigenray

English

Etymology

From eigen- +‎ ray.

Noun

eigenray (plural eigenrays)

1. (optics) A ray that has a specific destination
   • 2015, D. E. Ruiz, I. Y. Dodin, “First-principle variational formulation of polarization effects in geometrical optics”, in arXiv‎^[1]:

     The presented theory captures not only eigenray dynamics but also the dynamics of continuous wave fields and rays with mixed polarization, or "entangled" waves.

Anagrams

• aegyrine