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Physics of waves

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Basic concepts Analogies in physics Mathematical description of waves Energy of a vibrating string Fundamental quantities of waves The logarithm function The sine and cosine functions Harmonic waves Interference of harmonic waves Lissajous figures Nonlinear effects Fermi-Pasta-Ulam chain Intermodulation distortion Modulational instability Synchronisation Wave equation Wave equation in elastic media Wave equation in a bar Wave equation in a pipe Wave equation in a chain of oscillators Wave equation in a string Wave equation in membranes Wave equation for sound Wave equation in water	Natural frequencies Natural frequencies of a bar Natural frequencies of pipes Natural frequencies of a string Natural frequencies of a circular membrane Natural frequencies of a rectangular membrane Natural frequencies of circular plates Waveguides More on waveguides Impedance Mechanical impedance: Impedance of the harmonic oscillator Impedance of a vibrating string Electrical impedance Acoustic impedance Transmission and reflection coefficients Tables Sound pressure levels Pressure and its units Fourier series expansions Useful values in dB Speed of sound in different media
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