Handbook of Shock Waves

   Shock waves represent an extremely important physical phenomenon which appears to be of special practical importance in three major fields: compressible flow (aerodynamics), materials science, and astrophysics. Shock waves comprise phenomena that occur when pressure builds to force a reaction, i.e., the sonic boom that occurs when a jet breaks the speed of sound. The Handbook of Shock Waves contains a comprehensive, structured coverage of research topics related to shock wave phenomena including shock waves in gases, liquids, solids, and space.

This Handbook is the first of its kind, containing experimental, theoretical, and numerical results which have never before appeared under one cover.

The Handbook of Shock Waves is beneficial for scientists, researchers, engineers, lecturers, and students active in shock wave research fields. Additionally, R&D establishments, applied science & research laboratories, and scientific and engineering libraries both in universities and government institutions will find these volumes of great use.

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