Mathematical Methods in Wave Propagation and Scattering Theory.

Abstract

Transient wave propagation phenomena are exploited in many branches of engineering and applied science. Examples include pulsed sonar and radar systems, pulsed laser beams and their applications; the use of seismic pulses in geophysical prospecting and ultrasonic pulses in medical imaging. The engineering literature provides an almost unlimited number of other examples. The continuing goal of the research performed under the contracts mentioned above was to develop mathematical methods which would provide both qualitative and quantitative understanding of transient wave propagation and scattering phenomena, with emphasis on acoustic and electromagnetic problems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129392

Entities

People

  • Calvin H. Wilcox

Organizations

  • University of Utah

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Contracts
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffraction
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Gratings (Spectra)
  • Mathematics
  • Military Research
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Radar
  • Scattering
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Wave Functions
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveguides

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy