Waves and Compressible Flow

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Ockendon, Hilary (Συγγραφέας), Ockendon, John R. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2004.
• Σειρά: Texts in Applied Mathematics, 47
• Θέματα: Mathematics.; Applied mathematics.; Engineering mathematics.; Continuum physics.; Fluid mechanics.; Applications of Mathematics.; Classical Continuum Physics.; Engineering Fluid Dynamics.

  This book aims to give readers a broad mathematical basis for modeling and understanding the wide range of wave phenomena encountered in modern applications, especially in gasdynamics. The material originated from a coarse that has been taught at Oxford University for many years. It is a development of Inviscid Fluid Flows, by H. Ockendon and A. B. Tayler (Springer, 1983), which has been retitled and completely rewritten to reflect current research interests. In particular, a more comprehensive collection of models is used to illustrate the underpinning mathematical methodologies. These methodologies have been expanded to include the basic ideas of hyperbolic differential equations, characteristics, ray theory, asymptotic analysis, dispersion, shock waves, and weak solutions. Although the main focus is on compressible fluid flow, the authors show how wave phenomena in other areas such as electromagnetism and solid mechanics can be treated using similar techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the development of physical intuition to supplement and reinforce analytical thinking. Each chapter includes a complete set of carefully prepared exercises, making this a suitable textbook for students in applied mathematics, engineering, and other physical sciences. . 

 The Equations of Inviscid Compressible Flow -- Models for Linear Wave Propagation -- Theories for Linear Waves -- Nonlinear Waves in Fluids -- Shock Waves -- Epilogue.