Stroboscope: meaning, definitions and examples

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stroboscope

 

[ หˆstrษ™สŠbษ™skษ™สŠp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

optical device

A stroboscope is an optical device that produces regular flashes of light. This allows for the observation of motion without the continuous blur that usually accompanies it. Stroboscopes are often used in physics and engineering to analyze the motion of objects. By synchronizing the flashing light with the object's movement, one can observe and study the motion in more detail. They are also commonly used in entertainment and artistic settings to create visual effects.

Synonyms

flasher, flashlight, strobelight.

Examples of usage

  • The stroboscope helped visualize the spinning blades of the fan.
  • The engineer used a stroboscope to analyze the vibrations of the machinery.
  • Stroboscopes are popular in dance clubs for their flashing lights.
  • The scientist employed a stroboscope to study the motion of a swinging pendulum.

Translations

Translations of the word "stroboscope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estroboscรณpio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคฌเฅ‹เค•เฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะพะฑะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒญใƒœใ‚นใ‚ณใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stroboscope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estroboscopio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋กœ๋ณด์Šค์ฝ”ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณู’ุชูŽูˆู’ุนูุจู ุงู„ุฃุถูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข‘้—ช็ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stroboskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strobรณsรฝn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ั€ะพะฑะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stroboqraf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estroboscopio

Etymology

The term 'stroboscope' is derived from the Greek words 'strobos', meaning 'to twist, to turn', and 'skopein', meaning 'to look at, to examine'. The invention of the stroboscope is credited to the American inventor Simon von Stampfer in the early 19th century, specifically in 1832. His device was intended to study periodic motion by illuminating a rotating object at regular intervals. Over the years, the technology evolved, leading to various types of stroboscopic devices, including the electric stroboscope which became popular in the 20th century. The stroboscope has found applications not only in scientific research but also in entertainment, where it is used to create stunning visual effects in dance clubs and music performances. Today, stroboscopes are crucial tools in fields like engineering, animation, and sports analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,111, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.