| An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Dynamic Materials Contributor(s): Lurie, K. A. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 038738278X ISBN-13: 9780387382784 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2007 Annotation: This book gives a mathematical treatment of a novel concept in material science that characterizes the properties of dynamic materials?that is, material substances whose properties are variable in space and time. Unlike conventional composites that are often found in nature, dynamic materials are mostly the products of modern technology developed to maintain the most effective control over dynamic processes. These materials have diverse applications: tunable left-handed dielectrics, optical pumping with high-energy pulse compression, and electromagnetic stealth technology, to name a few. Of special significance is the participation of dynamic materials in almost every optimal material design in dynamics. The book discusses some general features of dynamic materials as thermodynamically open systems; it gives their adequate tensor description in the context of Maxwell's theory of moving dielectrics and makes a special emphasis on the theoretical analysis of spatio-temporal material composites (such as laminates and checkerboard structures). Some unusual applications are listed along with the discussion of some typical optimization problems in space-time via dynamic materials. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Differential Equations - General - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - Electronic Materials - Mathematics | Calculus |
| Dewey: 620.118 |
| LCCN: 2006940343 |
| Series: Advances in Mechanics and Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.01 lbs) 182 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This fascinating book is a treatise on real space-age materials. It is a mathematical treatment of a novel concept in material science that characterizes the properties of dynamic materials-that is, material substances whose properties are variable in space and time. Unlike conventional composites that are often found in nature, dynamic materials are mostly the products of modern technology developed to maintain the most effective control over dynamic processes. |