Wavelength: 100
Source Distance: 240
Phase Shift (radians): 0
Amplitude Ratio (0.1 to 10): 1.0
Distance Attenuation (0-2): 1
Distance Scale (0.01 to 5): 1.00

Wave Field Visualization

This simulation visualizes the wave fields generated by two coherent sources. Each control allows you to adjust key parameters:

• Wavelength: Determines the distance between wave crests. Longer wavelengths create broader patterns, while shorter wavelengths result in tighter, more defined wave interactions.
• Source Distance: Adjusts the spacing between the two wave sources. Wider spacing can lead to distinct interference patterns, while closer sources may yield overlapping waves.
• Phase Shift: Alters the phase at which each source emits waves. Changes in phase can enhance or diminish interference effects, affecting the visibility of wave patterns.
• Amplitude Ratio: Modifies the relative strength of the wave amplitudes from each source, affecting how they combine. A higher amplitude ratio alters the overall intensity of the resulting wave field.
• Distance Attenuation: Controls how wave intensity decreases over distance. This simulates real-world conditions where waves lose energy as they propagate.
• Distance Scale: Scales the calculated distances to make the visualization more comprehensible, especially when dealing with larger distances.

Move your mouse over the visualization to see details on the wave properties at that point. The information displayed includes the amplitude and phase for each source, as well as the combined amplitude and phase.

By adjusting the parameters and observing their effects on the wave fields, you gain insight into wave behavior, interference, and the complex interactions between different wave sources.