Wave dispersion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010142",
  "term": "Wave dispersion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The phenomenon where the phase velocity of a wave depends on its frequency or wavelength, causing different components of a wave packet to travel at different speeds. This leads to the spreading out of a wave group over time. Deep-water gravity waves are dispersive, with longer waves traveling faster than shorter waves.",
  "see_also": [
    "dispersion relationship"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wave-dispersion/"
}