Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7032
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Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7032
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from left to 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 Light Moving Pitch Sound Source Wave Wavelength Waves Physical Wavefront
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork, titled "Doppler Effect" beautifully captures the mesmerizing 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 movement and wave behavior. In this artwork, we witness a source gracefully gliding from left to right, while its emitted waves undergo fascinating transformations. The waves trailing behind the source appear more spread out, symbolizing their elongation due to the motion. This alteration in wavelength is crucial as it gives rise to two distinct effects: blueshift for an approaching source and redshift for a receding one. The Doppler effect depicted here exemplifies how our perception of sound changes as a result of relative motion between an observer and a sound-emitting object. As the source moves past us, we experience fluctuations in pitch that correspond to shifts in frequency caused by compression or expansion of sound waves. Similarly, light sources also exhibit this phenomenon with alterations in wavelength leading to color shifts. Approaching sources display blueshifts while receding ones manifest redshifts—an intriguing manifestation of wave behavior across different domains. Through this remarkable artwork by Russell Kightley from Science Photo Library, we are reminded once again of the profound interconnectedness between physics and our everyday experiences—how even something as seemingly simple as movement can give rise to awe-inspiring phenomena like the Doppler effect.
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