Computations of nonlinear wave interaction in shock-wave focusing process using finite volume TVD schemes (Q1370705)

An upwind and a symmetric finite difference TVD scheme have been extended to cell-centered finite volume methods. These newly extended schemes have been used to analyze a shock-wave focusing phenomenon that is dominated by complex nonlinear interation of shock waves. The present numerical simulation has clearly revealed the mechanism of shock-shock/expansion wave interaction in a shock-wave focusing process, which determines the wave-front geometries at and beyond the focus and confines the pressure amplification at the focal region. In addition, some comparisons have been made for the performance of both schemes considering the effect of the limiter functions, and some results are proposed.