PHY138: Physics for the Life Sciences

Department of Physics, University of Toronto

Jason Harlow
Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Waves Section, Lecture 6: Interference, Beats

Chapter 21: Superposition.

·       Section 21.5: Interference in One Dimension

·       Section 21.6: The Mathematics of Interference

·       Section 21.7: Interference in Two and Three Dimensions

·       Section 21.8: Beats

 

Side-screen Slides

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Central Screen tablet notes

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In class quizzes

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Beats Flash Animation courtesy of Prof. Harrison

 

Ripple Tank Simulator  from falstad.com – shows 2-D interference beautifully