WAVE MOTION

CONTENTS

Wave Properties

definitions
equations
superposition
phase difference
equation of a wave

Huygens' Construction

introduction
Huygens' postulate
refraction
interference - Young's Fringes
diffraction grating
water waves at a gap

Interference of Light

conditions for interference
Young's Double Slit - apparatus
Young's Double Slit - display
Young's Double Slit - theory

Diffraction of Light

basic concepts
single slit diffraction
multiple slit diffraction
diffraction grating
grating and prism compared
diffraction grating spectra

Polarization of Light

explanation
polaroid
reflection
double refraction
stress analysis & mineralogy

Electromagnetic Waves

electromagnetic spectrum
absorption & emission spectra
line spectra
band spectra
continuous spectra

Stationary Waves

introduction
formation
properties
theory

Beats

description
explanation
theory
measuring frequency

Waves in Strings

Fundamental Frequency
harmonics
frequency theory
effect of mass/unit length, tension, length

Waves in Pipes

closed pipes
open pipes
comparison
end correction

Resonance

damping
forced vibrations
implications/uses of resonance

Doppler Effect

description
derivation of frequency change
applications in astronomy
radar speed traps
plasma temperature

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Mechanics(2.12MB)

Matter(666KB)

Nuclear Phys.(995KB)

Quantum Phys.(922KB)

Electricity(1.24MB)

Thermal Phys.(1.16MB)

Waves(3.21MB)

Optics(2.16MB)

Fields(3.19MB)

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WAVE MOTION

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