The book provides a unique perspective on mechanical and  electromagnetic waves in structured materials. Experts from both  fields present the latest developments in theory and applications, and  emphasize fundamental concepts, which unify wave science. The book  will be of interest to those interested in waves and their properties,  whatever the context. It is pitched at a level suitable for research  students and those coming from other fields, who wish to learn about  topics at the forefront of research into control and properties of  waves in structured media. Particular areas discussed in depth include  materials exhibiting band gaps for optical and mechanical waves,  localization and homogenization, composite materials, and fundamental  wave properties such as group and energy velocities in the presence of  strong scattering. The papers in this book arise from a Symposium held  at the University of Sydney in January 1999.

IUTAM Symposium on Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves in Structured Media (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 91) PDF

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