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Wave Dispersion Waves, Oscillations & Acoustics N/A The phenomenon where wave phase velocity depends on wave frequency or wavelength in a medium. v_p = f(λ), d²ω/dk² ≠ 0 Wave Number Waves, Oscillations & Acoustics rad/m (or m⁻¹) A spatial frequency measure expressing the number of radians or wave cycles per unit distance. k = 2π / λ Wave Packet Waves, Oscillations & Acoustics m A short localized burst or envelope of wave energy formed by the superposition of multiple waves with slightly different frequencies. Δx Δk ≥ ½ Waveform Waves, Oscillations & Acoustics N/A The visual shape or graph of a signal or wave as a function of time or spatial position. y = f(x - v t)