Wave Motion – J. Billingham, A. C. King
- Title: Wave Motion
- Authors: J. Billingham, A. C. King
- Pages: 475 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 15, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521632579
- ISBN-13: 978-0521632577
Book Description
Waves are a ubiquitous and important feature of the physical world, and, throughout history, it has been a major challenge to understand them. This introduction to the mathematics of wave phenomena is aimed at advanced undergraduate courses for mathematicians, physicists or engineers. Some more advanced material on both linear and nonlinear waves is also included, making the book suitable for beginning graduate courses. The authors assume some familiarity with partial differential equations, integral transforms and asymptotic expansions as well as with fluid mechanics, elasticity, and electromagnetism. The context and physics that underlie the mathematics is clearly explained at the beginning of each chapter. Worked examples and exercises are supplied throughout, with solutions available to teachers.
Book Info
A text introducing the mathematics of wave phenomena, including some more advanced material on nonlinear and linear waves. Assumes the reader is familiar with partial differential equations, integral transforms, fluid mechanics, asymptotic expressions, elasticity, and electromagnetism. For academics and graduate students.
