Waves & Optics
Wave physics describes periodic disturbances that transfer energy through space or matter. From sound waves and light to quantum wave functions, understanding waves is fundamental to all of physics. T
Waves & Optics Articles
Transverse Waves: Properties and Behavior
Wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and period. Transverse vs longitudinal waves with examples from light and water.
Wave Speed, Frequency, and Wavelength
Master v = fΞ»: how wave properties are interrelated with worked examples across different wave types.
Sound Waves and Acoustics
How sound propagates through matter. Intensity, decibels, resonance, and musical acoustics explained.
The Doppler Effect Explained
Why sirens change pitch. Doppler effect for sound and light, redshift and blueshift in astronomy.
Reflection and Refraction of Light
How light bounces and bends at boundaries. Law of reflection, Snell's law, and total internal reflection.
Snell's Law and Total Internal Reflection
Calculate how light bends entering new media. Critical angle calculations and optical fiber applications.