This book presents theoretical nonlinear acoustics in fluids with equal stress on physical foundations and mathematical methods. From first principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics a universal mathematical model (Kuznetsov's equation) of nonlinear acoustics is developed. This model is applied to problems such as nonlinear generation of higher harmonics and combination frequencies, the shockwave from a supersonic projectile, propagation of shocks in acoustic beams and nonlinear standing waves in resonators. INDICE: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Physical theory of nonlinear acoustics. 3. Basic methods of nonlinear acoustics. 4. Nonlinear waves with zero and vanishing diffusion. 5. Nonlinear plane diffusive waves. 6. Nonlinear cylindrical and spherical diffusive waves. 7. Nonlinear bounded sound beams. 8. Nonlinear standing waves in closed tubes. 9. Name index. 10. Subject index.
- ISBN: 978-90-481-5998-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés