but in wave theory we study wave number=2*pi/wavelength!!...isn't it??
REFERENCE:::ATOMIC STRUCTURE
what is wave number 1/wavelength or 2∩/wavelength??
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Vinay Arya
·2011-02-24 06:46:14
Oh kunl!That 2pi/k is for sound and string waves not for light waves.1/lambda is for light waves.
kunl
·2011-02-24 07:25:57
oh!!!!!!....i din study wavenumber for electromagnetic waves yet...thanx vinay[1]