Whispering-gallery wave Whispering-gallery wave Whispering-gallery waves, or whispering-gallery modes, are a type of wave that can travel around a concave surface. Originally discovered for sound waves in the whispering gallery of St Paul’s Cathedral, they can exist for light and for other waves, with important applications in nondestructive testing, lasing, cooling and sensing, as well as in astronomy. Whispering-gallery waves were first explained for the case of St Paul's Cathedral circa 1878 by Lord Rayleigh, who revised a previous misconception that whispers could be heard across the dome but not at any intermediate position. He explained the phenomenon of travelling whispers with
Decima gallery 2009 Decima also organised various film projects, performance projects, art fairs, live music events and even a Berlin rave. A selection of exhibitions and projects organised by or involving Decima Gallery. Most dates are approximate: where an accurate date is shown, this refers to the launch date. Related projects which pre-date Decima: All 1998 events held at Decima Gallery, London SE1, UK unless otherwise stated. All 1999 events held at Decima Gallery, London SE1, UK unless otherwise stated. All 2008 events held at Decima Gallery, Hackney Wick, London E3, UK (unless otherwise stated). Artists, individuals and organisations Decima work with