19. Waves

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Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)

Waves are discussed in further detail. Basic properties of the waves such as velocity, energy, intensity, and frequency are discussed through a variety of examples. The second half of the lecture deals specifically with superposition of waves. Constructive and destructive interferences are defined and discussed.

00:00 - Chapter 1. General Solution of Wave Equation
08:51 - Chapter 2. Spatial and Temporal Periodicity: Frequency, Period
17:39 - Chapter 3. Wave Energy and Power Transmitted
30:02 - Chapter 4. Doppler Effect
38:58 - Chapter 5. Superposition of Waves
48:57 - Chapter 6. Constructive and Destructive Interference, Double Slit Experiment
01:01:30 - Chapter 7. Modes of Vibration: Application to Musical Instruments

Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu


This course was recorded in Fall 2006.