Advances in the Theory of Shock Waves (2001)

Gathers recent insights in well posedness for conservation laws, multidimensional shock stability, dissipation / relaxation phenomena, and applications of shock wave theory to general relativity. Five self -contained and interrelated articles, written by recognized experts in the field, provide a survey of central themes in the modern mathematical theory of shock waves. Combines the rigor of mathematical analysis with attention to the physical origins and applications of the field. Useful for graduate seminars or courses, or as a reference text for mathematicians, physicists, and theoretically motivated engineers.