wave equation

wave equation

n.

1. A partial differential equation used to represent wave motion.

2. The fundamental equation of wave mechanics.

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wave equation

1. A partial differential equation that describes the shape and movement of waves, given a set of boundary conditions (such as the initial shape of the wave, or the evolution of a force affecting the wave).

2. The fundamental equation of wave mechanics. See also Schrodinger's equation.

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wave equation - a differential equation that describes the passage of harmonic waves through a medium differential equation - an equation containing differentials of a function