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Waves

  • Textbook
  • © 1993

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Authors:
  1. Alan J. Davies

    1. The University of Hertfordshire, UK

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Part of the book series: Dimensions of Mathematics (DIMOMATH)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 1-8

  3. Vibrations

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 9-32

  4. Wave Motion

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 33-46

  5. Waves on Strings and Waves in Springs

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 47-67

  6. Sound Waves

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 68-81

  7. General Properties of Waves

    • Alan J. Davies
    Pages 82-94

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 95-98
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About this book

The text provides an elementary introduction to the mathematical description of wave motion. The only mathematics assumed is that which would be found in an `A' level calculus course. The book begins with a simple case of the vibration of a single particle and then considers two particle systems and normal modes. Vibration on strings and springs are then covered, and the book finishes with a description of general wave properties such as the Doppler effect and interference.

Authors and Affiliations

  • The University of Hertfordshire, UK

    Alan J. Davies

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