Intro Wave Propagation in Fluids - Softcover

Drumheller, Douglas S.

 
9780521587464: Intro Wave Propagation in Fluids
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521587468 ISBN 13: 9780521587464
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Waves occur widely in nature and have innumerable commercial uses. Pressure waves are responsible for the transmission of speech, bow waves created by meteors can virtually ignite the earth's atmosphere, ultrasonic waves are used for medical imaging, and shock waves are used for the synthesis of new materials. This book provides a thorough, modern introduction to the study of linear and nonlinear waves. Beginning with fundamental concepts of motion, the book goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear mechanical waves, thermodynamics, and constitutive models. It covers gases, liquids, and solids as integral parts of the subject. Among the important areas of research and application are impact analysis, shock wave research, explosive detonation, nonlinear acoustics, and hypersonic aerodynamics. Graduate students, as well as professional engineers and applied physicists, will value this clear, comprehensive introduction to the study of wave phenomena.

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Review

"Drumheller and colleagues at Sandia National Laboratories carried out pioneering studies in the field and have published a wealth of data on shock waves. This book fulfills the much needed role of an introductory work on nonlinear wave propagation in fluids and solids. Highly recommended." Choice

Book Description

This thorough, introductory text begins with fundamental concepts of motion, and then discusses linear and nonlinear mechanical waves, thermodynamics, and constitutive models for a variety of gases, liquids, and solids.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521587468
ISBN 13 
9780521587464
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
536