Supersonic Flow and Shock Waves (Applied Mathematical Sciences) (v. 21)
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (798 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0387902325 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Classic book on shock waves" according to A. I. Haque. Title self-explanatory. This is a standard reference for all of shock wave theory. Many of the mathematical methods in the book are now obsolete. i.e. We do things computationally now. Still worth having on your book shelf. Excellent coverage of characteristic rays. I have made "powerpoint" presentations based on the material in this book, so it must be worth something.
It treats the dynamics of compressible fluids in mathematical form, and attempts to present a systematic theory of nonlinear wave propagation, particularly in relation to gas dynamics. Courant and Friedrich's classical treatise was first published in 1948 and tThe basic research for it took place during World War II. Written in the form of an advanced textbook, it should appeal to engineers, physicists and mathematicians alike.. However, many aspects make the book just as interesting as a text and a reference today