wave equation
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- noun
- /weɪv ɪˈkwɛɪʒən/
- Specialized
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- From the resulting array, we noticed that certain common physical and mathematical themes—solving the wave equation, for example, or transforming between frames of reference—appeared in several locations.
And those have a a wave equation too, that's much more chaotic.
- And those have a a wave equation too, that's much more chaotic.
- Do you understand why there's a minus here for a wave equation?
Examples
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We call this relationship the wave equation, and it's true for all waves.
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When inhomogeneities are small, structure formation is described in terms of wave equations in an expanding cosmos.
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So last time we derived the wave equation, we took this particular solution.
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In each case, a wave equation constrained by boundary conditions gives rise to a spectrum of discrete modes.
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Linear waves, found virtually everywhere, obey a standard wave equation for the displacement of the surfaces of constant density.
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There are at least eight different interpretations, each of which is consistent with the Schrödinger wave equation and the experimental results of quantum mechanics.
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The rippled topography matches what is expected from a many-electron solution to the Schrödinger wave equation for the atomic configuration.
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In physics, the behavior of sound waves is accurately described by the wave equation.
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The wave equation helps us understand how light travels through different materials.
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Scientists use a wave equation to model the propagation of seismic waves during an earthquake.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase literally combines 'wave' (a disturbance that travels through a medium) and 'equation' (a mathematical statement), so its meaning—an equation describing waves—is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a standard noun‑noun compositional compound common across languages; while full mathematical specifics may be advanced, a B1 learner who knows both words will grasp the basic concept.
Etymology
Wave equation comes from imagining ripples on a pond and a simple math rule that describes how they move. The word wave is the moving ripple and equation is the math formula, so the phrase means 'a math rule' that tells how waves 'move'.