Wave Equation & Solutions Transverse Waves
Transverse wave on a string String Wave
Length of the curved element
Perpendicular force on the element
Equation of motion of small element Wave equation
Wave equation General Solution
Therefore, (nothing but wave equation)
Physical significance of x=f(ct+x) wave moving to the left
For simple harmonic displacement of an oscillator
For a sinusoidal plane wave Therefore, n: frequency of oscillation in time
C: wave velocity
t: period of oscillation
Different forms of solution of wave equations
Particle velocity :
Dispersion Relation A link between spatial and temporal oscillations For the wave equation Plane wave solution Oscillation frequency
For monochromatic wave in a non-dispersive medium Plot dispersion relation w w = ck More later k Slope (c) phase velocity of the wave
Summary Wave equation General solution of wave equation
l: wavelength c : wave velocity a : amplitude Solution of Plane wave of form l: wavelength c : wave velocity a : amplitude
Reference 1. LECTURE NOTES FOR PHYSICS I SASTRY AND SARASWAT 2. THE PHYSICS OF VIBRATIONS AND WAVES AUTHOR: H.J. PAIN IIT KGP Central Library Class no. 530.124 PAI/P