Lecture Topics
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* Vibrating string
* Wave equation
* Traveling wave
Lecture Video: Traveling Waves
Prof. Lee introduces the traveling wave solution of the wave equation. He also shows the string “remembers” the shape of the traveling wave though energy stored in the form of kinematic energy.
Lecture Notes
Typed Notes for Lecture 10 (PDF - 1.9MB)
Handwritten Notes for Lecture 10 (PDF - 2.4MB)
Textbook Reading
Chapter 6: Continuum Limit and Fourier Series (PDF - 1.2MB) (section 6.2 to end)
Chapter 7: Longitudinal Oscillations and Sound (PDF - 1.3MB)
Chapter 8: Traveling Waves (PDF - 1.4MB) (through section 8.2)
In-class Demonstrations
| HOW IT’S DONE | SEE IT IN THE LECTURE |
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| Bell Labs Wave Machine (Mismatched Impedance) | , , and |
Related Resources
Video: Traveling wave with mismatched impedance (Bell Machine) by TSG@MIT Physics
Video: Superposition of waves with Bell Machine by TSG@MIT Physics
Video: Reflection with Bell machine by TSG@MIT Physics