Waves and Compressible Flow

by Hilary Ockendon, John R. Ockendon

Overview

This book covers compressible flow however the authors also show how wave phenomena in electromagnetism and solid mechanics can be treated using similar mathematical methods. It caters to the needs of the modern student by providing the tools necessary for a mathematical analysis of most kinds of waves liable to be encountered in modern science and technology. At the same time emphasis is laid on the physical background and modeling that requires these tools.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493933792
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	01/22/2016
Series:	Texts in Applied Mathematics , #47
Edition description:	2nd ed. 2016
Pages:	243
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hilary Ockendon is an Emeritus member of the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Her research interests are in fluid dynamics and industrial mathematics, including nonlinear wave propagation in gasses.

John Ockendon is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford. His research interests include differential equations, mathematical modeling, and industrial applications.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

The book aims to present a consistent theory of waves originating in hydrodynamics of incompressible and compressible fluids … . The book includes many exercises. Solving specially marked key exercises is assumed to be an essential part of the reading.” (Boris A. Malomed, zbMATH 1339.76001, 2016)

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