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Electromagnetic Waves

Description of electromagnetic waves, which move energy through empty space (a vacuum), stored as part of an electric and magnetic field.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/emwav.html#c1

Interference of Light Waves

Animated diagrams of two superposing transverse waves and their resultant. Wavelength, phase and amplitude are adjustable. Uses the word "interference" instead of "superposition".

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http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/interferencehome.html

Elementary Einstein: Gravitational waves

The basics of gravitational waves explained in simple terms.

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http://www.einstein-online.info/elementary/gravWav

Gravitational waves

Short article about gravitational waves and how they might be detected, including by the LISA mission.

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http://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/gravity-1.cfm
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Longitudinal Waves

Simple details on transverse and longitudinal waves including diagrams.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/tralon.html#c1

Light Waves and Color

A collection of physics lessons about light waves and colour

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http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light/

Gravitational Waves - Einstein's elusive children

Short article on the hunt for gravitational waves - distortions or the warping of the very fabric of space-time, which Einstein described as different aspects of reality itself.

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http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/ligo_waves_991116.html

Sound Waves and Music

A tutorial from the Physics Classroom that clearly explains the nature, properties and behaviour of sound waves and music, with good animations.

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http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/sound/

Light Waves and Colour

Useful information driven site which provides details on both how light can be considered a wave and the relationship between waves and colour.

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http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/light/

The Transmission of Waves through Dense media -- Reflection and Refraction

Ths animation shows how waves are reflected and refracted at the boundary between two media. The media can be changed and the speed of the animation also.

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http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=16
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