UID:
edoccha_9959028194002883
Format:
1 online resource (various pagings) :
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illustrations (some color).
ISBN:
1-68174-966-1
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9781681749662
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978-1-68174-963-1
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978-1-68174-964-8
Series Statement:
[IOP release 5]
Content:
The study of shock wave formation and dynamics begins with a study of waves themselves. Simple harmonic motion is used to analyze the physical mechanisms of wave generation and propagation, and the principle of superposition is used to mathematically generate constructive and destructive interference. Further development leads to the shock singularity where a single wave of immense magnitude propagates and decays through various media. Correlations with the fields of thermodynamics, meteorology, crater formation, and acoustics are made, as well as a few special applications.
Note:
"Version: 20181201"--Title page verso.
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"A Morgan & Claypool publication as part of IOP Concise Physics"--Title page verso.
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1. Of gods and waves -- 1.1. Wave anatomy -- 1.2. The wave equation
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2. Shock waves and the media -- 2.1. Speed of sound in air -- 2.2. Shock front formation
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3. Impact waves and falling rocks -- 3.1. Mid-air explosions -- 3.2. Meteor strikes -- 3.3. Explosions
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4. Fast moving sources and wave fronts -- 4.1. Fast moving airfoils -- 4.2. The rarefaction wave
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5. When the media itself moves : thunder rolls -- 5.1. Generating the high pressure shock wave -- 5.2. Physics of lightning -- 5.3. Thunder rolls, or claps, or snaps, or pops -- 6. Final thoughts.
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Also available in print.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-68174-963-7
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1088/2053-2571/aaeedf
