THE RIPPLE TANK

two sources, one pattern neither one draws

THE RULE

The 2D wave equation on a grid: each cell accelerates toward the mean of its neighbours, with light damping. Two point sources drive it.

Tap to add a source (up to 4). The same ?seed= always gives the same run.

WHAT IS CLAIMED

LITThe discrete wave equation with Courant number below the stability limit. The field must stay finite (no CFL blow-up), or the page throws.

AMBEREdges absorb imperfectly, so some reflection remains.

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