Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
traveling waves, mathematics, fluid dynamics
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
Traveling waves are, mathematically speaking, partial differential equations which can be expresses as U(x-ct), where x is the spatial variable, t is time, and c is the speed of the wave. Traveling waves have applications in fluid dynamics, optics, and many other areas.
Recommended Citation
Rudd, Keith and Humpherys, Dr. Jeffery
(2013)
"Traveling Waves,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2693.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2693