Theory of Shock Waves

Abstract

The basic mathematical problems of the theory of shock waves in compressible fluids are formulated and discussed. Specific results obtained are considered from the standpoint of the general theory. The material treated is the origin of explosions and the propagation of their effects. Terminal problems--that is, problems of damage--are not considered. The topics included are the conservation laws and the differential equation; the role of entropy, vorticity, and the Riemann invariants; natural boundary conditions (the need for discontinuities); the conservation laws and the discontinuities; formulation of the basic problems of discontinuities; the origin of shock; the interaction of shocks (linear and oblique cases); classification of reaction shocks; and analysis of detonation. "Reaction shocks" is the term used for shock waves frequently denoted as "detonation waves."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 1943
Accession Number
ADB805024

Entities

People

  • John Von Neumann

Organizations

  • Institute for Advanced Study

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Boundaries
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Detonation Waves
  • Detonations
  • Differential Equations
  • Discontinuities
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Munitions
  • Shock Waves
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Waves

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.