picowaves
/ˈpaɪkoʊˌweɪvz/
noun
- Extremely short electromagnetic waves used in advanced technology, such as in some scientific instruments or futuristic communication systems.
- The satellite's sensor detected faint picowaves coming from deep space.
- Some researchers believe picowaves could one day enable faster-than-light data transmission.
- The lab uses picowaves to study the properties of new materials at a microscopic level.