Is there research on 4D wave propagation in 3D solids?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of wave propagation in three-dimensional solids, particularly exploring the idea of modeling such waves as if the solid were oscillating through a fourth dimension. Participants express curiosity about existing research or literature on this topic, as well as its mathematical implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the mathematical classification of their question regarding wave propagation in 3D solids and its relation to differential geometry.
  • Another participant suggests that wave equations can be studied in any number of spatial dimensions and encourages a web search for literature on the subject.
  • A different participant indicates they are also interested in the same topic and requests links to books or research related to it.
  • Some participants mention looking for resources on differential geometry, indicating a potential overlap with the original question.
  • A summary reiterates the inquiry about research on waves in 3D solids caused by oscillation through a fourth dimension, reflecting the initial curiosity.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence of specific research regarding the topic. There are multiple expressions of interest and requests for information, but no definitive answers or sources are provided.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the lack of a real-world analogue to the proposed concept of 3D solids oscillating through a fourth dimension, which may limit the scope of existing research.

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Is there any research on "waves" in a three dimensional solid caused by said solid propagating through a fourth dimension?
I am uncertain if this belongs in the differential geometry thread because I don't know what area of mathematics my question belongs into begin with, but of the math threads on physics forums, this one seems like the most likely to be relevant.
I recently watched a video by PBS infinite series called "Can We Hear Shapes?" about waves propagating through 2 dimensional surfaces, linked here:
This got me wondering though. Waves propagate through a 1D line by making the line oscillate through a second dimension and a wave propagates through a 2D surface by making said surface oscillate through a third dimension. There is no real-world analogue to 3D solids, but it should be possible to at least model or abstractly analyze waves propagating through a 3D solid by making it oscillate through a fourth dimension.
What I want to know is if anyone has done any research on this before. Is there anywhere I can go to read about this sort of thing? Or, if there hasn't been any actual research on it, has the topic ever at least been mentioned in passing in a mathematical context?
 
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Not sure what you are asking, but you can study the wave equations in any number of space dimension. You can find a lot of literature on subject, just do a web search.
 
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Hey i might understand what you are trying to say .. i am also looking for same kind of study ... did you found anything about it. can you send me some link of books or any research about this.
 
Im looking for a book myself on the subject of Differential Geometry but I may just dive through the forumns for awhile.
 
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Im looking for a book myself on the subject of Differential Geometry but I may just dive through the forumns for awhile.
Welcome to PF. :smile:

Go ahead and start a new thread in the Science & Math Textbooks forum (in the Education section of PF), and give as much information as you can about what you are looking for. You should get good suggestions. Also, once you've created your new thread, take a look at the bottom of the thread to see what "Related Threads" the forum software finds that have similar thread titles.
 
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Summary: Is there any research on "waves" in a three dimensional solid caused by said solid propagating through a fourth dimension?

I am uncertain if this belongs in the differential geometry thread because I don't know what area of mathematics my question belongs into begin with, but of the math threads on physics forums, this one seems like the most likely to be relevant.
I recently watched a video by PBS infinite series called "Can We Hear Shapes?" about waves propagating through 2 dimensional surfaces, linked here:
This got me wondering though. Waves propagate through a 1D line by making the line oscillate through a second dimension and a wave propagates through a 2D surface by making said surface oscillate through a third dimension. There is no real-world analogue to 3D solids, but it should be possible to at least model or abstractly analyze waves propagating through a 3D solid by making it oscillate through a fourth dimension.
What I want to know is if anyone has done any research on this before. Is there anywhere I can go to read about this sort of thing? Or, if there hasn't been any actual research on it, has the topic ever at least been mentioned in passing in a mathematical context?

miss PBS Infinite Series lol
 

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