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I've read the definition before, but I didnt really get the significance of a harmonic. I would like to know how they are used in communication technology. Anyone know wave physics well and wouldn't mind helping me out?
Originally posted by Rockazella
I've read the definition before, but I didnt really get the significance of a harmonic. I would like to know how they are used in communication technology. Anyone know wave physics well and wouldn't mind helping me out?
Originally posted by Rockazella
I've read the definition before, but I didnt really get the significance of a harmonic. I
would like to know how they are used in communication technology.
Originally posted by schwarzchildradius
A diode would clip an alternating signal... why would a diode set up harmonics?
Harmonics are the essence of the variation between of musical instruments. What is the difference between the sound of a middle C played on a piano as compared to a flute; or a guitar compared to a tuba, or to a human voice, or to a bird? To a large degree the answer is harmonics. Each instrument can produce a middle C, but each produces its own unique set of harmonics that create the characteristic sound.
Originally posted by Rockazella
How can one instrument at a given time produce a 'set' of frequencies, or harmonics?
molecules can't vibrate at more than one frequency at a given time, right?
A wave in physics is a disturbance that travels through a medium. It can be described as the oscillation or vibration of particles in the medium, which carries energy from one place to another without permanently displacing the particles themselves.
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional in wave physics. This means that as the frequency of a wave increases, its wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the equation: wavelength = speed of the wave/frequency.
Harmonics are used in communication technology to transmit and receive signals. Harmonics allow for the modulation and demodulation of signals, which is necessary for encoding and decoding information. They also allow for multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously without interfering with each other.
A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion. An example of this is a water wave. In contrast, a longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave's motion. An example of this is a sound wave.
Harmonics play a crucial role in creating the unique sound of different musical instruments. The specific harmonics present in a sound wave determine its timbre, or quality of sound. By manipulating the harmonics present in a sound wave, musicians and sound engineers can create a variety of tones and textures in music.