Definitions

1. noun

a quantum of sound or radiation that is emitted by an antenna or a cavity resonator in response to an incident wave

“The researchers studied the properties of antiphonons in a newly designed antenna system.”

2. noun

a reflected wave that is out of phase with the incident wave, which can result in destructive interference and the cancellation of the wave

“In this experiment, we observed the formation of antiphonons that disrupted the signal transmission.”