1: Introduction
K. Forinash, School of Natural Sciences, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany IN 47150 Wolfgang Christian, Physics Dept.,Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 28035 Unusual waves at Puerto Escondido, Mexico |
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NOTE: A more permanent and more up-to-date version of this tutorial can be found on ComPADRE: Waves: An Interacive Tutorial
Disponible en espaƱol: Ondas: Tutorial Interactivo.
Also published on iTunes as a tablet/cell phone friendly ePub: Waves: An Interactive Tutorial.
This is a set of interactive tutorials designed to teach the fundamentals of wave dynamics. It starts with very simple wave properties and ends with an examination of nonlinear wave behavior. The emphasis here is on the properties of waves which are difficult to illustrate in a static textbook figure. The tutorial may be used in conjunction with a text or as a stand alone introduction to waves. Exposure to calculus and basic physics is assumed in the latter sections.
If you see any errors or have ideas for topics that should be included, please contact me: kforinas@ius.edu
NOTE: The simulations are now all in JavaScript and have been tested to run in Chrome and Firefox browsers with JavaScript enabled. They should also run in those browsers on tablets and smart phones.
Video Clip of interesting waves from Puerto Escondido, Mexico, summer 2005: Surfer.