Nonlinear Wave Processes in Acoustics (Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, Series Number 9) - Softcover

Naugolnykh, K.; Ostrovsky, L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052139984X ISBN 13: 9780521399845

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

The investigation of nonlinear phenomena in acoustics has a rich history stretching back to the mechanical physical sciences in the nineteenth century. The study of nonlinear phenomena, such as explosions and jet engines, prompted the sharp growth of interest in nonlinear acoustic phenomena. In this book, the authors consider models of different "acoustic" media as well as equations and behavior of finite-amplitude waves. The authors also consider the effects of nonlinearity, dissipation, dispersion, and for two- and three-dimensional problems, reflection and diffraction on the evolution and interaction of acoustic beams. This book will be of interest not only to specialists in acoustics, but also to a wide audience of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers working on nonlinear waves in various physical systems.

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Book Description

This text considers models of different "acoustic" media as well as equations and behavior of finite-amplitude waves. It also considers the effects of nonlinearity, dissipation, dispersion, and for two- and three-dimensional problems, reflection and diffraction on the evolution and interaction of acoustic beams.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052139984X
• ISBN 13: 9780521399845
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312