Nonlinear Dispersive Waves

Nonlinear Dispersive Waves
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 363
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ISBN-10 : 9781139503488
ISBN-13 : 1139503480
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Book Synopsis Nonlinear Dispersive Waves by : Mark J. Ablowitz

Download or read book Nonlinear Dispersive Waves written by Mark J. Ablowitz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-08 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of nonlinear dispersive waves has developed enormously since the work of Stokes, Boussinesq and Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) in the nineteenth century. In the 1960s, researchers developed effective asymptotic methods for deriving nonlinear wave equations, such as the KdV equation, governing a broad class of physical phenomena that admit special solutions including those commonly known as solitons. This book describes the underlying approximation techniques and methods for finding solutions to these and other equations. The concepts and methods covered include wave dispersion, asymptotic analysis, perturbation theory, the method of multiple scales, deep and shallow water waves, nonlinear optics including fiber optic communications, mode-locked lasers and dispersion-managed wave phenomena. Most chapters feature exercise sets, making the book suitable for advanced courses or for self-directed learning. Graduate students and researchers will find this an excellent entry to a thriving area at the intersection of applied mathematics, engineering and physical science.


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