Simple harmonic potentials & classical waves

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Classical waves do not experience simple harmonic oscillator potentials in the same way that a mass on a spring does. The discussion explores the possibility of classical waves interacting with potential fields, but no suitable scenarios are identified. The closest example mentioned involves waves interacting with a parabolic dish, which does not qualify as an oscillator potential. The consensus leans towards the idea that classical waves do not fit into the framework of simple harmonic motion. Overall, the relationship between classical waves and simple harmonic potentials remains unclear.
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It's not a direct question, but it's an implied part of a larger question: can classical waves experience simple harmonic oscillator potentials, like a mass on a spring does?

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I'm thinking no, since I can't come up with a scenario where classical waves would experience such a potential. The closest that I got the waves interacting with a parabolic dish, but I wouldn't really consider that an oscillator potential.
 
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I can't think of one either.
 
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