Phenomenological Theory of Multimode Surface Wave Excitation, Propagation and Diffraction. I. Plane Structures

This book presents a phenomenological theory of multimode surface wave excitation, propagation, and diffraction in plane structures. It covers the key concepts and mathematical models that are essential for understanding this complex phenomenon. Engineers and researchers interested in wave mechanics and acoustics will find this book to be an essential resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.