{"product_id":"9781118698327","title":"Nonlinear Acoustic Waves in Micro-inhomogeneous Solids","description":"\u003ci\u003eNonlinear Acoustic Waves in Micro-inhomogeneous Solids\u003c\/i\u003e covers the broad and dynamic branch of nonlinear acoustics, presenting a wide variety of different phenomena from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe introductory chapters, written in the style of graduate-level textbook, present a review of the main achievements of classic nonlinear acoustics of homogeneous media. This enables readers to gain insight into nonlinear wave processes in homogeneous and micro-inhomogeneous solids and compare it within the framework of the book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subsequent eight chapters covering: \u003ci\u003ePhysical models and mechanisms of the structure nonlinearity of micro-inhomogeneous media with cracks and cavities\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eElastic waves in media with strong acoustic nonlinearity\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWave processes in micro-inhomogeneous media with hysteretic nonlinearity\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWave processes in nonlinear micro-inhomogeneous media with relaxation\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWave processes in the polycrystalline solids with dissipative and elastic nonlinearity caused by dislocations\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eExperimental studies of the nonlinear acoustic phenomena in polycrystalline rocks and metals;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eExperimental studies of nonlinear acoustic phenomena in granular media\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eNonlinear phenomena in seismic waves\u003c\/i\u003e are dedicated to the theoretical and experimental research of nonlinear processes, caused by longitudinal elastic waves propagation and interaction in the micro-inhomogeneous media with a strong acoustical nonlinearity of different types (elastic, hysteretic, bimodular, elastic quadratic and non-elastic). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis valuable monograph is intended for graduate students and researchers in applied physics, mechanical engineering, and applied mathematics, as well as those working in a wide spectrum of disciplines in materials science.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136390349040,"sku":"9781118698327","price":143.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118698327_p0.jpg?v=1763695493","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118698327","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}