The theory is successful in that one mode will always correspond to a graviton, the messenger particle of gravity; however, the price to pay are unusual features such as six extra dimensions of space in addition to the usual three for space and one for time.

The longitudinal modes correspond to the wavelengths of the wave which are reinforced by constructive interference after many reflections from the cavity's reflecting surfaces.

This mode corresponds to a logical "on", or a closed switch.

It is defined as the spatial distribution of the second leading EOF mode of monthly mean sea level pressure north of 70 N, where the first leading mode corresponds to the Arctic Oscillation.

This mode corresponds to the conversion of a sp-hybridized carbon to a sp-hybridized on the surface.

Static mode corresponds to measurements of the cantilever deflection.

The two modes for each set of n correspond to the two polarization states of the photon which has a spin of 1.

In the Catholic Church (both the Latin Rite and Eastern Catholic), Eastern Orthodox, Coptic and Anglican abbeys, the mode of election, position, rights, and authority of an abbess correspond generally with those of an abbot.

Leaky modes correspond to leaky rays in the terminology of geometric optics.

The ancient Greeks believed that certain modes and certain notes of music corresponded with the movements of and distances between particular planets.