Fundamentals of Seismic Wave Propagation

by Chris Chapman

Overview

Presenting a comprehensive introduction to the propagation of high-frequency body-waves in elastodynamics, this volume develops the theory of seismic wave propagation in acoustic, elastic and anisotropic media to allow seismic waves to be modelled in complex, realistic three-dimensional Earth models. The book is a text for graduate courses in theoretical seismology, and a reference for all academic and industrial seismologists using numerical modelling methods. Exercises and suggestions for further reading are included in each chapter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521815383
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/29/2004
Pages:	634
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 9.92(h) x 1.38(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Preliminaries; Nomenclature; Symbols; Special functions; Canonical signals; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic wave propagation; 3. Transforms; 4. Review of continuum mechanics and elastic waves; 5. Asymptotic ray theory; 6. Rays at an interface; 7. Differential systems for stratified media; 8. Inverse transforms for stratified media; 9. Canonical signals; 10. Generalizations of ray theory; Appendix A. Useful integrals; Appendix B. Useful Fourier transforms; Appendix C. Ordinary differential equations; Appendix D. Saddle-point methods; Bibliography; Author index; Subject index.

Editorial Reviews

"This fine volume represents a welcome addition to the growing number of recent books dealing with various aspects of seismic wave propagation theory..a veritable treasure trove of seismic high-frequency forward modeling techniques. It will be a definitive reference work for a long time to come." The Leading Edge

"This is a significant accomplishment for what can easily be a difficult subject, and speaks volumes for the author's intimate expertise with the material." EOS-Transactions, AGU

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