Gerstner wave en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered in 1802 by Franz Josef Gerstner.
Meanings
- An exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves, describing a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerstner waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |