Overview
This text presents theoretical nonlinear acoustics in fluids with equal stress on physical foundations and mathematical methods. From first principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics a universal mathematical model (Kuznetsov's equation) of nonlinear acoustics is developed. This model is applied to problems such as nonlinear generation of higher harmonics and combination frequencies, the shockwave from a supersonic projectile, propagation of shocks in acoustic beams and nonlinear standing waves in resonators. Special for the book is the coherent account of nonlinear acoustic theory from a unified point of view and the detailed presentations of the mathematical techniques of solving the nonlinear acoustic model equations. The book differs from mathematical books on nonlinear wave equations by its stress on their origin in physical principles and their use for physical applications. It differs from books on applications of nonlinear acoustics by its ambition to explain all steps in mathematical derivations of physical results. It is useful for practicians and researchers in acoustics feeling need for more theoretical understanding.
Full Product Details
Author: B.O. Enflo ,
C.M. Hedberg
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 2002 ed.
Volume: 67
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 0.617kg
ISBN: 9781402005725
ISBN 10: 1402005725
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 31 May 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
From the reviews: The authors present an elegant study on theoretical nonlinear acoustics ! . The nonlinear acoustic phenomena described in the book are chosen to give physically interesting illustrations of mathematical theory. ! Special for this book is its coherent account of nonlinear acoustic theory from a unified point of view and detailed presentations of mathematical techniques ! . It is useful for practitioners and researchers in acoustics ! . It can also be used as a textbook for graduate or advanced undergraduate students ! . (A-mer Kavaklioglu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1049 (24), 2004)
From the reviews: <p> The authors present an elegant study on theoretical nonlinear acoustics a ] . The nonlinear acoustic phenomena described in the book are chosen to give physically interesting illustrations of mathematical theory. a ] Special for this book is its coherent account of nonlinear acoustic theory from a unified point of view and detailed presentations of mathematical techniques a ] . It is useful for practitioners and researchers in acoustics a ] . It can also be used as a textbook for graduate or advanced undergraduate students a ] . (A-mer Kavaklioglu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1049 (24), 2004)
