This book deals with the mathematical side of the theory of shock waves. The author presents what is known about the existence and uniqueness of generalized solutions of the initial value problem subject to the entropy conditions. The subtle dissipation introduced by the entropy condition is investigated and the slow decay in signal strength it causes is shown.
| ISBN: | 9780898711776 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 1987 |
| Author: | Peter D Lax |
| Publisher: | Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics an imprint of SIAM - Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 53 pages |
| Series: | CBMS-NSF Regional Conference Series in Applied Mathematics |
| Genres: |
Applied mathematics Mathematical physics |