Linear and Nonlinear Waves

3 credits

Classical and recent results in linear and nonlinear waves. Geometrical acoustics and kinematic waves; large amplitude waves in weakly stratified media; small amplitude waves in strongly stratified media. Dispersive waves; group velocity; applications. Recommended pre-requisites: MATH_V 400 and some knowledge of either fluid mechanics or elasticity. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.