An introduction to the mathematical theory of dynamic materials (Q5920064)

This treatise presents an introduction to the mathematical analysis of dynamic materials, whose physical properties are variable in space and time in both mechanical and electromagnetic contexts. The dynamic materials appear to be a special type of smart materials, which are able to respond to environmental changes by adjusting their properties, structure or composition, or their function. The renewed edition of the book (for the first edition see [An introduction to the mathematical theory of dynamic materials. New York, NY: Springer (2007; Zbl 1125.74001)]) has been extended by almost sixty per cent, and it specifically concentrates on the material optimization techniques in statics and dynamics. The book comprises six chapters, four appendices, a list of figures, and a subject index, and it is organized as follows. Chapter 1 (pp. 1--31): ``A general concept of dynamic materials'', with extended new references, deals with the definition and implementation of activated and kinetic types of dynamic materials in mechanics, electromagnetics and optics, and briefly mentions some of the more promising applications of dynamic materials. Chapter 2 (pp. 33--69): ``An activated elastic bar: effective properties'', considers longitudinal vibrations of a bar, wave propagation in a bar, the balance of energy through a bar, various effective parameters of regular activated laminates, and Floquet theory. Chapter 3 (pp. 71--109): ``Dynamic materials in electrodynamics of moving dielectrics'', presents a brief account of the basic equations of electrodynamics of moving dielectrics and the relativistic form of the Maxwell equations. Then, one-dimensional wave propagation is examined in an activated dielectric laminate, and the relativistic cases are considered. The effective properties of activated laminates are calculated via the Lorentz transform. Chapter 4 (pp. 111--127): ``G-closures of a set of isotropic dielectrics with respect to one-dimensional wave propagation'', defines a G-closure as the set of effective properties of all mixtures when the original materials become intermingled on a microscale, and then examines the G-closures of a single and two isotropic dielectrics with respect to one-dimensional wave propagation. Chapter 5 (pp. 129--194): ``Rectangular material structures in space-time'', re-evaluates the role played by homogenization as a part of relaxation procedures, and reports some examples. More general rectangular material structures in one spatial dimension and time are discussed. The propagation of dynamic disturbances is examined through an assemblage. The numerical analysis of energy accumulation and the energy transformation in the presence of losses are reported. The mathematical analysis of energy concentration in a checkerboard and the propagation of dilatation and shear waves through a dynamic elastic checkerboard assembly are studied. Chapter 6 (pp. 195--260): ``On material optimization in continuum dynamics'', specifically discusses optimal material design and optimization techniques in statics and dynamics, and reports sample solutions of one- and three-dimensional problems. A dynamic problem of optimal transportation of masses in one spatial direction is solved and properties of solutions are examined. Similarly, dynamic material optimization for a wave equation of heat flow is examined. A plane electromagnetic wave equation through an activated laminate in three dimensions is investigated. A material control problem is studied for one-dimensional electromagnetic wave propagation through a moving dielectric medium. Appendices (pp. 261--273) provide some comments on certain equations and consider ``a mechanical implementation of a discontinuous velocity pattern along an elastic bar''. In conclusion, the concept of dynamic materials still remains to be studied for some other shapes of material structures and types of smart materials (e.g., piezoelectric materials). It is competently written and provides a solid introduction to the mathematical analysis of dynamic materials and their optimization with some examples from mechanics and electromagnetics. The book will be of great interest for engineers and applied mathematicians interested in dynamic materials.