Viscoelastic Waves in Layered Media (Hardcover)

This book is a rigorous and self-contained exposition of the mathematical theory and numerical results for wave propagation in layered media with arbitrary amounts of intrinsic absorption. The theory, previously unpublished in book form, provides solutions for fundamental wave-propagation problems in the context of any media with an elastic or anelastic response, while revealing physical characteristics for two- and three-dimensional anelastic body and surface waves. This valuable reference book for researchers in departments of earth science, civil and mechanical engineering, and solid mechanics also serves as a graduate-level textbook that allows fundamental elastic wave propagation to be taught in the broader context of waves in any media with a linear response. It provides fundamental tools for solving problems in acoustics, seismology, geotechnical engineering and exploration geophysics. The numerical examples and problem sets included facilitate understanding by emphasizing important aspects of both theory and numerical results.