WAVE & RAYS ELASTIC (4TH ED)

by Michael A Slawinski

Overview

Seismology, as a branch of mathematical physics, is an active subject of both research and development. Its reliance on computational and technological advances continuously motivates the developments of its underlying theory. The fourth edition of Waves and Rays in Elastic Continua responds to these needs.The book is both a research reference and a textbook. Its careful and explanatory style, which includes numerous exercises with detailed solutions, makes it an excellent textbook for the senior undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as for an independent study. Used in its entirety, the book could serve as a sole textbook for a year-long course in quantitative seismology. Its parts, however, are designed to be used independently for shorter courses with different emphases. The book is not limited to quantitive seismology; it can serve as a textbook for courses in mathematical physics or applied mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811226427
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/24/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	680
File size:	12 MB
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Table of Contents

Elastic Continua: Deformations; Forces and Balance Principles; Stress-Strain Equations; Strain Energy; Material Symmetry; Waves and Rays: Equations of Motion: Isotropic Homogeneous Continua; Equations of Motion: Anisotropic Inhomogeneous Continua; Hamilton's Ray Equations; Christoffel's Equations; Reflection and Transmission; Lagrange's Ray Equations; Variational Formulation of Rays: Euler's Equations; Variational Principles; Ray Parameters; Appendices: Euler's Homogeneous-Function Theorem; Legendre's Transformation; List of Symbols