wave theory of light vs wave theory

wave theory of light and wave theory both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wave theory of light	Yes	No	No	No
wave theory	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, wave theory of light and wave theory are synonyms defined as:

wave theory of light and wave theory: (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves

Other synonyms of wave theory of light include undulatory theory.

wave theory of light (noun)	wave theory (noun)
(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves	(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves