Oscillations and Waves

• Miguel Lagos ^[1] ; Rodrigo Paredes ^[1] ; Milton Elgueta ^[2] ; Mario Molina ^[3]
  1. [1] Universidad Finis Terrae

     Universidad Finis Terrae

     Santiago, Chile

     
  2. [2] Universidad de Talca

     Universidad de Talca

     Provincia de Talca, Chile

     
  3. [3] Universidad de Chile

     Universidad de Chile

     Santiago, Chile

     

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• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 62, Nº. 9, 2024, págs. 782-785
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Oscillations and waves are prevalent in the realm of physical sciences, finding applications across a wide range of technical fields. Waves can be observed everywhere, primarily due to the fact that the lowest-energy states of most spatially extended physical systems tend to exhibit wave-like characteristics. Oscillation can be regarded as a fundamental component of wave motion. It is evident in various scenarios, such as the movement of a suspended object, subtle fluctuations in air pressure within a noisy environment, or the gentle ripples on the surface of a quiet pond. Even in more intricate systems, like the dynamics of the electromagnetic field, we consistently observe the tangible consequences of oscillations and waves.