A MODIFIED STATIONARY PRINCIPLE FOR NONLINEAR WAVES.

Abstract

Two theorems related to propagation of modulated, nonlinear waves which are governed by stationarity of the integral of a Lagrangian density are derived. They are then used in the analysis of asymptotic approximations which represent nearly uniform wave trains. A relatively detailed treatment of a simple case is followed by a summary of some results which apply to the propagation of capillary-gravity waves in a liquid. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0669918

Entities

People

  • Frederic E. Bisshopp

Organizations

  • Brown University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electrical Solitons
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Waves
  • Integrals
  • Microvessels
  • Stationary
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Statistical inference.