Format:
XXII, 1288 S. :
,
Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:
978-3-540-20678-1
Content:
Emphasizing phenomenological aspects, the encyclopedia comprehensively examines the evolution and current status of science dealing with percussion, shock wave physics and detonation. Many plates from original publications help to tell the story and convey the author?s fascination with the motivations of pioneer researchers, their significant contributions and ingenious discoveries. Short biographies of eminent researchers are given, supplemented by a list of their publications plus secondary literature. A catalogue of general references provides the reader with additional biographical and bibliographical sources while more than 700 figures and 2500 references supply readers with the field?s historical roots. A must for anyone interested in the history of science and engineering, the volume provides an intelligible overview of the whole field while making every effort to clarify the concepts and terminology in this interdisciplinary field. TOC:From the Contents: 1. Introduction: Terminology and Scope.- Initiation of Percussion Research.- Early Speculations on Supersonic Phenomena.- Evolution of Shock Wave Physics.- Piercing the Sound Barrier: Myth and Reality.- Evolution of Detonation Physics.- Evolution of Seismology.- High-Speed Diagnostics.- Evolution of Computational Analyses.- Concluding Remarks.- 2. Chronology of Milestones.- 3. Picture Gallery: Shock and Percussion in Nature.- Percussion in the Technical Evolution.- Percussion Studies.- Percussion and Shock Wave Models.- Shock Wave Visualization.- Head Wave Studies.- Laval Nozzle.- Supersonic Flow Phenomena.- Supersonic Wind Tunnels.- Shock Tubes.- Shock Wave Generation.- Shock Front Analysis.- Mach Effect.- Shock Wave Effects
Note:
Anfangs angekündigt u.d.T.: Encyclopedia of percussion, explosions and shock waves
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
Keywords:
Stoßwelle
;
Explosion
;
Wellenlehre
;
Forschung
;
Wissenschaft
;
Biografie
;
Biografie
;
Bibliografie
;
Biografie
URL:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&local_base=BVB01&doc_number=015213222&sequence=000002&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
URL:
http://d-nb.info/969603487/04
