LONGWAVE

Animation of Lattice Waves in a One-Dimensional Monatomic Crystal

This animation shows lattice waves in a one-dimensional monatomic crystal.

At the prompt, "wavelength =", type in the wavelength of the wave in multiples of the lattice parameter a. For example, type 2 for a wavelength equal to 2a, type 3 for a wavelength equal to 3a, etc. The number you type must be an integer no smaller than 2 and no larger than 10.

The program recognizes the following commands:
S Stop animation. Press any key to resume animation.
Q Quit program.
? Help. These commands are listed.