Advances in the Theory of Shock Waves /

This volume provides a comprehensive treatment of central themes in the modern mathematical theory of shock waves. Authored by leading scientists, the work covers: * the uniqueness of weak solutions to hyperbolic systems of conservation laws in one space variable (Tai-Ping Liu) * the multidimensiona...

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Main Author: Liu, Taiping
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Other Authors: Métivier, Guy, Smoller, Joel, Temple, Blake, Yong, Wen-An, Zumbrun, Kevin, Freistühler, Heinrich, Szepessy, Anders
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Birkhäuser Boston : Imprint : Birkhäuser, 2001.
Series:Progress in nonlinear differential equations and their applications ; 47.
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Summary:This volume provides a comprehensive treatment of central themes in the modern mathematical theory of shock waves. Authored by leading scientists, the work covers: * the uniqueness of weak solutions to hyperbolic systems of conservation laws in one space variable (Tai-Ping Liu) * the multidimensional stability problem for shock fronts (Guy M,tivier) * shock wave solutions of the Einstein-Euler equations of general relativity (Joel Smoller and Blake Temple) * fundamental properties of hyperbolic systems with relaxation (Wen-An Yong) * the multidimensional stability problem for planar viscous shock waves (Kevin Zumbrun) The five articles, each self-contained and interrelated, combine the rigor of mathematical analysis with careful attention to the physical origins and applications of the field. A timely reference text for professional researchers in shock wave theory, the book also provides a basis for graduate seminars and courses for students of mathematics, physics, and theoretical engineering.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (528 pages)
ISBN:9781461201939 (electronic bk.)
1461201934 (electronic bk.)