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Visualization of Shock Wave Phenomena

  • Presents a vibrant and unique introduction to shock wave research
  • An intriguing picture book covering all fields of basic shock wave research
  • Addresses a broad range of applications and phenomena

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Shock Waves in Gases

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 9-146
  3. Shock Wave Diffraction

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 147-196
  4. Shock Wave Interaction with Bodies of Various Shapes

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 197-280
  5. Shock Wave Focusing in Gases

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 281-360
  6. Shock Wave Mitigation

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 361-425
  7. Shock Wave Interaction with Gaseous Interface

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 427-478
  8. Explosion in Gases

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 479-517
  9. Underwater Shock Waves

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 519-618
  10. Miscellaneous Topics

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 665-716
  11. Concluding Remarks

    • Kazuyoshi Takayama
    Pages 717-719

About this book

This book presents a wealth of images of shock wave phenomena, gathered by the author over the past 40 years. Shadowgrams and interferograms of basic shock-dynamic topics such as reflection, diffraction, refraction, and focusing of shock waves in gases and liquids are sequentially displayed. Though the images themselves are self-explanatory, brief explanations of the experimental conditions are included, so as to facilitate analysis and numerical reproduction of the image data.

In addition, the book presents interferometric observations of underwater shock wave/bubble interactions, and highlights the multifaceted applications of shock wave phenomena to medicine and industry. Given its scope, the book offers a unique resource for students and researchers who are interested in shock wave phenomena. However, the content has also been specifically prepared for the benefit of readers who are interested in gas dynamics and medical applications of shock waves, and are lookingfor reliable experimental images.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Sendai, Japan

    Kazuyoshi Takayama

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eBook USD 149.00
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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