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|Meaning=Any of a general class of [[linear]] and [[nonlinear]] scalar and [[vector]] partial differential equations in time and space. | |||
|Explanation=An example of a wave equation is the linear scalar equation <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-We2.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-We2]]</blockquote> where ''v'' is the [[phase speed]]. An example of a nonlinear wave equation is the Korteweg–deVries equation <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-We3.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-We3]]</blockquote>[[Electromagnetic waves]] are governed by a set of vector wave equations. | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:26, 29 March 2024
Any of a general class of linear and nonlinear scalar and vector partial differential equations in time and space.
An example of a wave equation is the linear scalar equation
where v is the phase speed. An example of a nonlinear wave equation is the Korteweg–deVries equation
Electromagnetic waves are governed by a set of vector wave equations.
