The application and Significance of group velocity

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Group velocity is crucial in understanding how information travels through waves, as it represents the speed at which modulated signals are transmitted. It is exemplified by gravity waves on water, where the water particles exhibit epicyclic motion at a slower speed than the wave phase speed. This distinction is important for applications in various fields, including telecommunications and oceanography. The significance of group velocity lies in its role in the effective transmission of information carried by waves. Understanding group velocity enhances insights into wave behavior and its practical implications.
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Does anyone knows the application and Significance of group velocity?
 
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Sure, gravity waves on water is the physical exemplar.

Remember that the water particles (group) have an epicyclic motion and low speed compared to the speed of the wave phase speed on which one surfs.
 
yashilyashayis said:
Does anyone knows the application and Significance of group velocity?

Every time you send information on a wave - i.e. you modulate it in some way, the speed of transmission of the information is the group velocity. Wiki gives a pretty good summary of the meaning and significance of group velocity here.
 

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