Introduction to wave propagation in nonlinear fluids and solids (paper)

The study of waves is important to virtually every field of science and engineering. This book provides a thorough, modern introduction to the study of linear and nonlinear waves which travel as disturbances through gases, liquids and solids. Among important areas of research and application are impact analysis and shock wave research (e.g. explosive detonations, blast waves from volcanic eruptions or meteor impacts), nonlinear acoustics, and hypersonic aerodynamics. Beginning with fundamental concepts of motion, the book goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear mechanical waves, thermodynamics, and constitutive models. Graduate students, as well as professional engineers and applied physicists, will value this clear, comprehensive introduction to the study of wave phenomena.

Preface, Introduction, Nomenclature, 1. Fundamentals, 2. Mechanical waves, 3. Thermomechanics, 4. Constitutive models, References, Index.

The study of waves is important to virtually every field of science and engineering. This book provides a thorough, modern introduction to the study of linear and nonlinear waves which travel as disturbances through gases, liquids and solids. Among important areas of research and application are impact analysis and shock wave research (e.g. explosive detonations, blast waves from volcanic eruptions or meteor impacts), nonlinear acoustics, and hypersonic aerodynamics. Beginning with fundamental concepts of motion, the book goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear mechanical waves, thermodynamics, and constitutive models. Graduate students, as well as professional engineers and applied physicists, will value this clear, comprehensive introduction to the study of wave phenomena.