Dispersive Systems

Dispersive systems refer to situations where different components or waves spread out and travel at varying speeds due to their unique properties. This concept is common in physics, particularly with waves, like sound or light, which can separate into different frequencies as they move through a medium. For example, when white light passes through a prism, it disperses into a spectrum of colors. Dispersive systems are important in various fields, including optics, telecommunications, and material science, as they help us understand how waves interact with their environment and how this affects their behavior and properties.