The_Wave_Equation_Presentation.Introduction to Harmonic Oscillationspptx

Introduction to Harmonic Oscillations

1. The Wave Equation Types of Waves, Properties, and Applications

2. Types of Waves • Longitudinal Waves • Transverse Waves • Compression Waves

3. Properties of the Wave Equation • Co-moving solution • Speed of Wave Propagation

4. Wave Propagation and Phase • Wave propagation speed • Phase of the wave

5. The Vibrating String • Mechanics of the vibrating string • Energy transfer in the wave

6. Pulses and Interference • Superposition of pulses • Interference of waves • Standing wave solutions

7. Boundary Conditions • Reflection and transmission at boundaries • Impedance and resonance

8. Beat Waves • Formation of beat waves • Applications and examples