Amplification of Nonlinear Strain Waves in Solids (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789812383266)

This book treats two problems simultaneously: sequential analytical consideration of nonlinear strain wave amplification and selection in wave guides and in a medium; demonstration of the use of even particular analytical solutions to nonintegrable equations in a design of numerical simulation of unsteady nonlinear wave processes. The text includes numerous detailed examples of the strain wave amplification and selection caused by the influence of an external medium, microstructure, moving point defects, and thermal phenomena. The main features of the book are: (1) nonlinear models of the strain wave evolution in a rod subjected by various dissipative/active factors; (2) an analytico-numerical approach for solutions to the governing nonlinear partial differential equations with dispersion and dissipation.This book is essential for introducing readers in mechanics, mechanical engineering, and applied mathematics to the concept of long nonlinear strain wave in one-dimensional wave guides. It is also suitable for self-study by professionals in all areas of nonlinear physics.

Author: Alexey V. Porubov
ISBN-10: 9812383263
ISBN-13: 9789812383266
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 07/08/2003
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.42h x 6.12w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2006 pg. 33