Theory of nonlinear acoustics in fluids
By: by Bengt O. Enflo and Claes M. Hedberg.
Contributors: Hedberg, Claes M.
Series: Fluid mechanics and its applications -- v. 67.
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
Subjects: Nonlinear acoustics; Fluid mechanics
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-270) and indexes.