Traveling Wave Theory

Traveling Wave Theory describes how waves, such as sound, light, or electromagnetic signals, move through a medium or space. It explains that these waves carry energy by oscillating in a specific direction, transferring energy without transporting matter. The theory highlights how waves maintain their shape over distance, with their frequency and speed determining how they propagate. Understanding traveling waves helps us analyze signal transmission, acoustics, and telecommunications, enabling the design of better systems for communication, imaging, and other applications involving wave behavior.