Wave Interference Pattern Screensaver
The Wave Interference Pattern screensaver simulates real ripple-tank physics, with multiple wave sources interfering to form constructive and destructive patterns. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Wave Interference Pattern screensaver works
The saver computes real wave amplitude at every point as the sum of ripples from several point sources.
Where waves align in phase, they reinforce brightly; where they cancel, dark interference bands appear.
Source positions and frequencies drift slowly, keeping the pattern always in motion.
This is the same real wave-superposition math used in physics ripple-tank demonstrations.
A worked example
Two nearby sources produce a fan of bright and dark interference bands radiating outward, exactly matching the real classic ripple-tank demonstration.
Settings & tips
- Accent tints the wave crest color.
- Based on the real wave-superposition math used in physics demonstrations.
- Source positions drift slowly, keeping the pattern fresh.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this based on real physics?
- Yes — real wave-superposition math, the same principle behind ripple-tank demonstrations.
- Is a key needed?
- No — it is a pure local simulation.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.
- Does the pattern repeat?
- Source positions drift slowly, so the pattern is always slightly different.