The vector refraction law for shock waves (Q1195051)
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The vector refraction law for shock waves (English)
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13 October 1992
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The law is formulated in vector form and is shown to be a powerful principle for studying the refraction of shock waves. A variety of criteria for the onset of irregular refraction are discussed. The refraction index matrix is defined and it is shown that it arises naturally from the law. A projection matrix is also defined and it is found to be useful for operating on the vector wave impedance.
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slow-fast refraction
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irregular refraction
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refraction index matrix
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projection matrix
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vector wave impedance
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