Cambridge University Press, NY, USA, 2016. — 216 p. — ISBN: 1107106303
Explosions, and the non-steady shock propagation associated with them, continue to interest researchers working in different fields of physics and engineering (such as astrophysics and fusion). Based on the author's course in shock dynamics, this book describes the various analytical methods developed to determine non-steady shock propagation. These methods offer a simple alternative to the direct numerical integration of the Euler equations and offer a better insight into the physics of the problem. Professor Lee presents the subject systematically and in a style that is accessible to graduate students and researchers working in shock dynamics, combustion, high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion and related topics.
Basic Equations
Weak Shock Theory
Shock Propagation in a Non-uniform Cross-sectional Area Tube
Blast Wave Theory
Homentropic Explosions
The Snow-Plow Approximation
The Brinkley–Kirkwood Theory
Non-similar Solutions for Finite Strength Blast Waves
Implosions