Hullámmélyedés

Hullámmélyedés, also known as wave trough, is the lowest point of a wave. It is the opposite of a wave crest, which is the highest point. The distance between a wave crest and a wave trough is half the wavelength. The height of a wave is the vertical distance between the crest and the trough.

In the context of water waves, the hullámmélyedés refers to the sea surface's lowest elevation during the passage of a wave. As a wave moves, the water particles oscillate, and the hullámmélyedés represents the point where the water level is furthest below the undisturbed water surface. This phenomenon is a fundamental aspect of wave mechanics and is observed in various types of waves, including ocean waves, sound waves, and light waves, though the specific terminology might vary.

Understanding hullámmélyedés is crucial in fields like oceanography, where it helps in calculating wave energy, predicting wave impact on coastal structures, and studying wave behavior. Similarly, in physics, the concept is applied to analyze wave phenomena, such as interference and diffraction. The shape and depth of the hullámmélyedés can vary significantly depending on the type of wave and the medium through which it is propagating.