Fundamentals of Waves and Oscillations

ISBN-13: 9780521339575 / Angielski / Miękka / 1988 / 612 str.

K. U. Ingard

Opis

This is a complete introduction to the theory of waves and oscillations as encountered by physics and engineering students. It discusses both the mathematical theory and the physics of phenomena such as waves in fluids, electromagnetic waves, and discrete coupled oscillators in mechanics and electronics. The author gives a description of the mathematics of complex amplitudes and introduces forced and free oscillations and normal modes of resonance. Chapters cover wave guides, barrier penetration, and electromagnetic transmission. One section, devoted solely to surface waves, includes a discussion on light scattering and the determination of surface tension and viscosity, plasma oscillations, and feedback oscillations. Ideas and equations are displayed for easy reference, and sets of exercises follow each chapter.

Spis treści

Preface; Part I. Oscillations: 1. Review of elementary concepts and examples; 2. The complex amplitude; 3. Forced oscillations and frequency response; 4. Free oscillations and impulse response; 5. Coupled oscillators; Part II. Waves: 6. Fundamentals of waves; 7. Wave reflection, transmittion, and absorption; 8. Resonances and normal modes; 9. Electromagnetic waves; 10. Acoustic waves in fluids; 11. Wave interference and diffraction; 12. Refraction and reflection; 13. The Doppler effect; 14. Periodic structures: dispersion; 15. Wave guides and cavities; 16. Matter waves; Part III. Special Topics: 17. Radiation and scattering; 18. Surface waves on a liquid; 19. Plasma oscillations and hydromagnetic waves; 20. Waves in solids; 21. Feedback oscillations; Index.