Wave Motion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521632577)

Waves are a ubiquitous and important feature of the physical world, and, throughout history, it has been a major challenge to understand them. This introduction to the mathematics of wave phenomena is aimed at advanced undergraduate courses for mathematicians, physicists or engineers. Some more advanced material on both linear and nonlinear waves is also included, making the book suitable for beginning graduate courses. The authors assume some familiarity with partial differential equations, integral transforms and asymptotic expansions as well as with fluid mechanics, elasticity, and electromagnetism. The context and physics that underlie the mathematics is clearly explained at the beginning of each chapter. Worked examples and exercises are supplied throughout, with solutions available to teachers.

Author: J. Billingham, A. C. King
ISBN-10: 0521632579
ISBN-13: 9780521632577
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2001
Pages: 476
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2001 pg. 344