File:Wave packet (dispersion).gif

Wave_packet_(dispersion).gif(200 × 115 pixels, file size: 29 KB, MIME type: image/gif, looped, 51 frames)

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Propagation of a wave packet in a dispersive medium. We can see the difference between phase velocity and group velocity. Made by myself.

See also Image:Wave packet (no dispersion).gif.
Date 22 August 2006 (original upload date)
Source Own work
Author No machine-readable author provided. Fffred~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).

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current18:42, 30 January 2016Thumbnail for version as of 18:42, 30 January 2016200 × 115 (29 KB)MichaelERemoved white border source: own work license: cc
17:33, 30 January 2016Thumbnail for version as of 17:33, 30 January 2016200 × 125 (25 KB)MichaelEThe original file shows different phase and group velovities but no dispersion of the packet. Therefore, the image is redone based on the equation in Wave_packet#Dispersive. The parameters are k0=7, 0<t<2, -2<x<8. Source: own work License: Creativ...
06:41, 2 July 2009Thumbnail for version as of 06:41, 2 July 2009200 × 125 (35 KB)DicklyonRedone to show the intended smooth motions of both the phase and the envelope, with phase speed about half of group speed as in typical in QM particle problems.
22:31, 22 August 2006Thumbnail for version as of 22:31, 22 August 2006400 × 222 (131 KB)Jmtrivialnew light version
18:34, 22 August 2006Thumbnail for version as of 18:34, 22 August 2006784 × 576 (1.91 MB)Fffred~commonswikiPropagation of a wave packet in a dispersive medium. We can see the difference between phase velocity and group velocity. Made by myself. See also Wave packet (no dispersion).gif. Category:Wave mechanics

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