This text deals with vibrations and waves. Its aim is to understand the basic principles and methods of analysing various physical phenomena. The book features a detailed study of mechanical and electromagnetic vibrations, their superposition, and Fourier analysis.
A collection of lectures on a variety of modern subjects in wave scattering, including fundamental issues in mesoscopic physics and radiative transfer, recent hot topics such as random lasers, liquid crystals, lefthanded materials and time-reversal, as well as modern application…
Physics for engineers and scientists
by Ohanian, Hans C., Ohanian, Hans C., Markert, John T.
Publisher's description: The aim of this volume is to present a modern view of classical mechanics and electromagnetism, including some optics and quantum physics. The volume also offers students a glimpse of the practical applications of physics in science, engineering, and eve…
1. Introduction and General Outline -- 2. Waves and First Order Equations -- 3. Specific Problems -- 4. Burgers' Equation -- 5. Hyperbolic Systems -- 6. Gas Dynamics -- 7. The Wave Equation -- 8. Shock Dynamics -- 9. The Propagation of Weak Shocks -- 10. Wave Hierarchies -- 11. …