Waves & Optics
Transverse Waves Explained: How Energy Travels Through Space and Matter
January 15, 2026 · 18 min read
Optics Researcher & Educator
PhD in Applied Physics — Stanford University
Dr. Elena Vasquez holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University, where her research focused on wave phenomena, polarization optics, and photonic materials. She brings a rare combination of research depth and teaching clarity — her articles are designed to give students the same physical intuition she developed through years of experimental work.