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Wave Mechanics Lab
From transverse oscillating electromagnetic fields in quantum optics to longitudinal mechanical compression waves in acoustics, explore the fundamental mathematical principles uniting light and sound.
Foundational Guide
What is a Wave? Transverse vs. Longitudinal
Deep dive into classical mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, mathematical wave equations, superposition, interference, and the physics of light vs sound.
Universal Solver
Universal Wave Equation Calculator
Solve for wave velocity (v), oscillation frequency (f), or wavelength (λ) across any physical medium, with period, angular wavenumber, and photon energy.
Interactive Harmonic Wave Simulator
y = A · sin(2π(x/λ - ft))Harmonic Sine Wave Simulation
y(x, t) = A · sin(2π(x/λ - f·t))
v = 180 px/s
T = 1 s
k = 0.0349 rad/px
ω = 6.28 rad/s
40 px
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1.00 Hz
0.1 Hz3.5 Hz
180 px
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Light Lab (Electromagnetic)
Explore 371 spectral wavelengths from 380 nm to 750 nm with CIE 1931 color matching and photon physics.
Explore Light Silo
Sound Lab (Acoustic)
Explore 88 equal-tempered piano notes, Web Audio synthesizer, BPM delay timing, and the speed of sound.
Explore Sound Silo