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OverviewThere is a great deal of research into wave propagation in random media, in such fields as applied mathematics, acoustics, optics, materials science, atomic physics and geophysics. This book provides theoretical and practical introductions at research level to topics such as localization of waves, band gap materials, random matrices, dielectric media, laser cooled atoms, wave scattering from rough surfaces, randomly layered media, seismic waves and imaging the earth. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jean-Pierre FouquePublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999 Volume: 531 Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 1.450kg ISBN: 9780792356806ISBN 10: 0792356802 Pages: 459 Publication Date: 31 March 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents• Localization of waves.- • Mathematical theory of localization.- • Localization of light in randomized periodic media.- • Photonic band gap materials.- • High-contrast photonic crystals.- • Photon statistics of a random laser.- • Spectra of large random matrices: a method of study.- • Optics of ordered and disordered atomic media.- • Cold atoms and multiple scattering.- • Wave scattering from rough surfaces.- • Acoustic pulses propagating in randomly layered media.- • Reflection and transmission of acoustic waves by a locally-layered random slab.- • Seismic wave diffusion in the earth lithosphere.- • Imaging and averaging in complex media.- • Subject index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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