Reflection phase change

A phase change sometimes occurs when a wave is reflected, specifically from a medium with faster wave speed to the boundary of a medium with slower wave speed.[1][2] Such reflections occur for many types of wave, including light waves, sound waves, and waves on vibrating strings.[3]

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  3. ^ Russell, Daniel A. "Reflection of Waves from Boundaries". Graduate Program in Acoustics. Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved 2021-05-12.

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