Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7005
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Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7005
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from right to left. The waves behind the source are more spread out. In light sources this change in wavelength creates a blueshift for an approaching source and a redshift for a receding source. With sound sources it creates the change in pitch as the source moves past the observer
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Media ID 9252019
© RUSSELL KIGHTLEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Doppler Effect Frequency Light Moving Pitch Sound Source Wave Wavelength Waves Physical Wavefront
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork, titled "Doppler Effect" beautifully captures the phenomenon of waves bunching up in front of a moving source. Against a striking black background, this computer-generated illustration showcases the intricate interplay between physical frequency and wavelength. In this image, we witness a source moving from right to left, causing the waves behind it to spread out while those in front become tightly packed. This mesmerizing visual representation vividly demonstrates how light sources experience a blueshift when approaching an observer and a redshift when receding. Similarly, with sound sources, this change in pitch becomes apparent as the source moves past an observer. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings forth not only the scientific concept but also its aesthetic appeal. The contrasting colors of blue and red symbolize the shift in wavelengths caused by motion—a hallmark characteristic of Doppler effect. "Doppler Effect" serves as both an educational tool for understanding physics and a work of art that sparks curiosity about our world's intricacies. Russell Kightley's masterful creation invites viewers to explore the fascinating relationship between movement, waves, and perception—ultimately reminding us that science can be as visually captivating as it is intellectually stimulating.
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