Ideal as a classroom text or for individual study, this unique one-volume overview of classical wave theory covers wave phenomena of acoustics, optics, electromagnetic radiations, and more. Topics include fundamentals, Bessel functions, waveguides, elasticity theory, hydrodynamic waves, and special phenomenon of wave diffraction. With problems.
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Stress Waves in Solids by H. Kolsky Readable survey of theoretical core of propagation of waves in solids offers a concise account of classical theory, considers its applications to nonelastic solids, and summarizes experimental work. 1963 edition.
Almost All About Waves by John R. Pierce This text considers waves the great unifying concept of physics, employing minimal mathematics to explore behavior common to earthquake waves, ocean waves, sound waves, and mechanical waves. 1974 edition.
Spheroidal Wave Functions by Carson Flammer This volume facilitates the use and calculation of spheroidal wave functions with a detailed and unified account of the properties of these functions and helpful tables.
