Wave Interference
2D wave equation — multiple point sources, standing waves, Chladni patterns
Frequency ω
3.0
Wave speed c
1.0
Damping γ
0.01
Colormap
thermal
phase
grayscale
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2D wave equation:
u_tt = c²∇²u − γu_t
Sources oscillate at ω.
Constructive interference
= bright bands.
Nodal lines (u≈0) = dark.
Sources:
2