FUNDAMENTALS OF NONLINEAR ACOUSTICS.
Abstract
Background, philosophy, and problem areas for the special field of nonlinear acoustics are dis cussed. Basic equations for the propagation of sound in homogeneous continuous fluid media are presented in an ordered form where inherent limitations are noted. Without an ordered ar rangement of the fundamental equations for which the limitations are clearly delineated, two pit falls are apt to be encountered. First, an erroneous assumption may be made that any partic ular set of equations is exact. There are no available exact equations, only equations that may be sufficiently accurate for the particular problem of interest. The second pitfall is that a more complicated set of equations may be chosen than is merited for the problem under consideration. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0417626
Entities
People
- William C. Sperry
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute