The structure of non-equilibrium shocks in relaxing media (Q1064120)
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The structure of non-equilibrium shocks in relaxing media (English)
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1986
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The structure of the shock layers that form in high amplitude acoustic waves in relaxing media is analyzed for a general relaxation modulus. The inner and outer expansions are matched to second order and a closed form expression is obtained for Lighthill's shock displacement due to diffusion. The asymptotic behavior of the shock solution at the edges of the shock layer is also analyzed and conditions obtained for the existence of a fully relaxed shock.
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non-equilibrium shocks
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estimates of shock width
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basic equations for plane motions
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generalized Burgers' equation
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inner and outer perturbation solutions
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structure of the shock layers
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high amplitude
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acoustic waves
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relaxing media
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general relaxation modulus
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inner and outer expansions are matched to second order
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closed form expression
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Lighthill's shock displacement
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diffusion
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asymptotic behavior of the shock solution at the edges of the shock layer
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existence of a fully relaxed shock
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