Propagation of a Wave over a Non-Flat 2D Space Emedded in 3DΒΆ

We simulate the wave equation applied to a zero form subject to Neumann boundary condtions

by using an explicit time integrator.

First, we observe how the wave propagates on a flat surface.

Second, we observe how the wave propagates on a surface with a small ditch in the middle.

Notice that as the wave passes through the hole it has to transverse an extra distance and thus the wave front is delayed relative to the front outside of the hole.

Let us see what happens when the hole gets deeper.