Difference between Group and phase velocity

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Start your own thread to ask a follow-up.
2 replies · 2K views
ajeet mishra
Messages
9
Reaction score
1
Hi! I am having problem in understanding the difference between phase and group velocity clearly. In my textbook phase velocity is given by ω/κ while group velocity is by dω/dκ. What is the difference between these two terms?
Thank you!
 
Physics news on Phys.org