Spherical Waves and Shocks. Part I: A General Theory of the Propagation of Weak Shocks. Part II: The Kirkwood-Bethe Theory for the Propagation of Shoc

In this volume, Gerald B. Whitham presents a detailed study of spherical waves and shocks in fluid mechanics. Part I covers the general theory of the propagation of weak shocks, while Part II explores the Kirkwood-Bethe theory for the propagation of shocks in water. The book is intended for advanced students and researchers in fluid mechanics.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.