Name of Circular Standing Wave in Geometry

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The discussion centers on the nomenclature of circular standing waves in geometry, specifically in relation to the Bohr and De Broglie models. Participants seek clarification on whether these waves have a specific name and if they follow a naming convention similar to that of triangular shapes, such as "tri-". The conversation also references spherical harmonics, indicating a connection between these concepts in mathematical physics.

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Okay, I know this is not that big of deal, but it has been bugging.

I would like to know if geometry has given a name to circular standing waves. You know Bohr / De Broglie model. And whether they extend to name with prefixs, like the triangle shaped on being tri-...S
 
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Something like spherical harmonics?
 

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