The discussion revolves around the energy of twin source interference, particularly focusing on the intensity of waves and their dependence on amplitude. Participants are examining the mathematical relationships involved in wave interference and the implications of various terms in the equations presented.
Some participants have offered insights into the relationship between amplitude and intensity, suggesting that squaring amplitude relates to intensity. There is ongoing exploration of the implications of distance on path difference and the wavenumber in the context of wave interference.
Participants are working with specific equations and terms, such as the wavenumber and path difference, while also referencing external resources for their workings. There is a focus on understanding the transformations needed to connect different parts of the problem.
mukundpa said:did that part is time dependent?
mukundpa said:The first two terms are not changing with time thus they give the amplitude, the third part is time dependent and thus whole equation gives wave displacement at any time t.
mukundpa said:What is k in the equation and if the distance of P is large what is the path difference in terms of θ ?
mukundpa said:Thus the amplitude at P is 2A cos (π d sin θ / λ)