Wave theory
Wave theory stands for:
Physics:
- Wave-like propagation of electromagnetic waves, see Maxwell's equations .
- Wave theory of light
- Wave theory of sound .
- Movement of water particles in a wave, see Orbital movement (water waves) .
Historical linguistics:
- The wave theory of language development, see wave theory (linguistics) .
History of art and literature
- The theory of a regular change between linear and painterly periods developed by Heinrich Wölfflin is referred to as the wave theory in art and literary history.
Economics:
- Elliott waves , theory of market movements caused by mass psychology in the stock market
See also:
Wiktionary: Wave theory - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
