Also known as: sw.
SW has various meanings in the Physics category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of SW in Physics.
In physics, a surface wave is a mechanical wave that propagates along the interface between differing media, usually as a gravity wave between two fluids with different densities. A surface wave can also be an elastic (or seismic) wave, such as Rayleigh wave or Love wave.
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