Wave Number
k = 2·π / λ
What it says
How many radians of phase fit into a metre of wave.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
k | Wave number (1/m) | L^-1 |
λ | Wavelength (m) | L |
Work it out
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