Wave Fields in Real Media: Wave Propagation in Anisotropic, Anelastic, Porous and Electromagnetic Media

Wave Fields in Real Media: Wave Propagation in Anisotropic, Anelastic, Porous and Electromagnetic Media, Fourth Edition examines the differences between an ideal and a real description of wave propagation, starting with the introduction of relevant stress-strain relations. The differential formulation is written in terms of memory variables, and Biot's theory is used to describe wave propagation in porous media. For each rheology, a plane-wave analysis is performed to show the physics of wave propagation. New topics include the Fermat principle and its relation to Snell law, S-wave amplification function bounds and averages of seismic Q, seismic attenuation in partially molten rocks, and more.  This book contains a review of the main direct numerical methods for solving the equation of motion in the time and space domains. The emphasis is on geophysical applications for seismic exploration, but researchers in the fields of earthquake seismology, rock acoustics and material science - including many branches of acoustics of fluids and solids - may also find this text useful. Examines the fundamentals of wave propagation in anisotropic, anelastic and porous media Presents all equations and concepts necessary to understand the physics of wave propagation Emphasizes geophysics, particularly seismic exploration for hydrocarbon reservoirs, which is essential for the exploration and production of oil INDICE: 1. Anisotropic Elastic Media2. Viscoelasticity and Wave Propagation3. Isotropic Anelastic Media4. Anisotropic Anelastic Media5. The Reciprocity Principle6. Reflection and Transmission of Plane Waves7. Biot Theory for Porous Media8. The Acoustic-Electromagnetic Analogy9. Numerical Methods

• ISBN: 978-0-323-98343-3
• Editorial: Elsevier Science
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 824
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés