Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

near-field

adjective

/nɪr fiːld/

Definition

Relating to the region close to a transmitting antenna or device, where electromagnetic fields behave differently compared to far-field regions.

Examples

Near-field communication (NFC) is widely used in mobile payments.
The scientist conducted experiments in the near-field region to better understand signal behavior.

Meaning

In telecommunications and physics, ‘near-field’ refers to the area around an antenna where the distance between the antenna and the measured point is small enough for the radiated field to be of significant strength, affecting how signals are transmitted and received.