The formula to calculate the Phase Constant (φ) is:
\[ φ = \left(\frac{2π}{λ}\right) \cdot d \]
Where:
The phase constant is a parameter that describes the phase shift of a wave per unit distance. It is used in the study of wave phenomena, such as sound waves, light waves, and other types of waves. The phase constant is important in understanding how waves propagate through different media and how they interact with each other.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Phase Constant:
\[ φ = \left(\frac{2π}{2}\right) \cdot 5 = π \cdot 5 = 15.71 \, \text{radians/meter} \]
This demonstrates that with a wavelength of 2 meters and a distance of 5 meters, the phase constant would be 15.71 radians/meter.