Wave Motion

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Wave motion has a long history, and in most phases of its development it has been strongly motivated by physical problems; though more recently the mathematical issues raised have led to developments of a very abstract nature which call on many different branches of mathematics. The present book follows the first pattern by studying specific physical problems. In doing so, it uses the minimum amount of mathematical techniques necessary to ensure that each aspect of the subject is developed in an adequate way, always without excessive technical detail. This is a clearly written book which covers a surprisingly wide variety of topics, ranging from the application of linear theory to water waves and elasticity, to nonlinear waves in connection with continuum traffic flow models, gas dynamics, water waves and reaction-diffusion systems. It concludes with a useful review of results from diffraction and scattering theory, and with an introduction to soliton theory and the related inverse scattering transform. On balance, the book offers an excellent introduction to this fascinating area of applied mathematics. It provides an overview of the subject for all who wish to know more about the extent of this active and fascinating part of applied mathematics, and background information for those beginning research in this field.




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