Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7030
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Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7030
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from upper left to lower right. 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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Doppler Effect Frequency Grey Background 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. The computer-generated illustration showcases a source that is gracefully gliding from the upper left to the lower right, with waves behind it becoming progressively more spread out. Against a serene grey background, this visual representation vividly demonstrates how changes in wavelength can create fascinating effects. In both light and sound sources, the Doppler effect manifests as an alteration in pitch or color due to motion relative to an observer. As an approaching source moves closer, its wavelengths shorten, resulting in a blueshift - where light appears bluer or sound becomes higher-pitched. Conversely, when a source recedes from the observer's perspective, its wavelengths lengthen and produce a redshift - causing light to appear redder or sound to become lower-pitched. The artist masterfully conveys these physical phenomena through intricate details and precise rendering techniques. This thought-provoking print serves as a reminder of how our perception of frequency and wavelength can be influenced by movement within our environment. Russell Kightley's artwork offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate the beauty inherent in scientific concepts while contemplating their significance within physics and beyond.
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