"Wave Physics: Oscillations - Solitons - Chaos" by Stephen Nettel
"Wave Physics: Oscillations - Solitons - Chaos" by Stephen Nettel
Fourth Edition
Spr | 2009 | ISBN: 078212657X 9780782126570 | 296 pages | PDF | 19 MB
Fourth Edition
Spr | 2009 | ISBN: 078212657X 9780782126570 | 296 pages | PDF | 19 MB
This textbook gives a detailed explanation of waves and oscillations in classical physics. The book contains improvements such as full development of Greens functions, a broadening of the treatment of wave mechanics and a closer integration with classical mechanics, plus more examples and problems.
These classical phenomena are dealt with at a more advanced level than is customary for second-year courses. All aspects of classical wave physics are presented, including the mathematical and physical basis needed for extended understanding. Finally several chapters are devoted to important topics in current wave physics. Special attention is given to nonlinear waves, solitons, chaotic behavior and associated phenomena.
Contents
Preface
1. Mathematical Foundation for Wave Physics.
2. Oscillations of Mechanical and Electrical Systems
3. Waves on Stretched Strings
4. Electromagnetic Waves
5. Light - Physical Optics, Refraction
6. Wave Mechanics
7. Nonlinear Waves on Water - Solitons
8. Nonlinear Phenomena - Chaos
Hints for Solution
Index
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