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This is a complete introduction to the theory of waves and oscillations as encountered by physics and engineering students. It discusses both the mathematical theory and the physics of phenomena such as waves in fluids, electromagnetic waves, and discrete coupled oscillators in mechanics and electronics. The author gives a description of the mathematics of complex amplitudes and introduces forced and free oscillations and normal modes of resonance. Chapters cover wave guides, barrier penetration, and electromagnetic transmission. One section, devoted solely to surface waves, includes a discussion on light scattering and the determination of surface tension and viscosity, plasma oscillations, and feedback oscillations. Ideas and equations are displayed for easy reference, and sets of exercises follow each chapter.

Classical mechanics. Field theory --- Waves. --- Oscillations. --- Oscillations --- Waves --- Cycles --- Hydrodynamics --- Benjamin-Feir instability --- Fluctuations (Physics) --- Vibration --- Ondes

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536.75 <063> --- Entropy. Statistical thermodynamics. Irreversible processes--Congressen --- 536.75 <063> Entropy. Statistical thermodynamics. Irreversible processes--Congressen --- Chaotic behavior in systems --- Crystal growth --- Fluctuations (Physics) --- Fractals --- Congresses

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Atmosferische koolstofdioxyde --- Atmosferische temperatuur --- Atmospheric carbon dioxide --- Atmospheric greenhouse effect --- Atmospheric temperature --- Atmosphère--Température --- Broeikaseffect [Atmosferisch ] --- Carbon dioxide content --- Changement climatique --- Changement des climats --- Changements climatiques --- Changes [Climatic ] --- Climat [Changement du ] --- Climat--Changements --- Climate change --- Climate changes --- Climatic change --- Climatic changes --- Climatic fluctuations --- Climats [Modification des ] --- Cycles climatiques --- Dioxyde de carbone atmosphérique --- Effet de serre atmosphérique --- Fluctuations climatiques --- Gaz carbonique atmosphérique --- Global climate changes --- Global climatic changes --- Greenhouse effect [Atmospheric ] --- Isotherms --- Klimaatveranderingen --- Modification des climats --- Modifications climatiques --- Oscillations climatiques --- Serre [Effet de ] atmosphérique --- Temperatuur [Atmosferische ] --- Température atmosphérique --- Variations climatiques --- Veranderingen [Klimaat ]

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Climatic changes --- Glaciers --- Climat --- Changements --- 551.33 --- Cryosphere --- Ice --- Glaciology --- Meltwater --- Changes, Climatic --- Climate change --- Climate changes --- Climate variations --- Climatic change --- Climatic fluctuations --- Climatic variations --- Global climate changes --- Global climatic changes --- Climatology --- Climate change mitigation --- Teleconnections (Climatology) --- Glacial geology --- Environmental aspects --- 551.33 Glacial geology --- Changes in climate --- Climate change science --- Climatic changes. --- Global environmental change

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An overwhelming majority of climatologists believe there will be significant changes in climate during the next century. Although the rate and magnitude of this change are uncertain, it could happen very rapidly. In August 1987, a working group of fifty scientists and humanists from Russia, Eastern and Western Europe, the United States, and Canada gathered in Calgary to focus their attention on the impact upon civilization of sudden climate change. One of the more revealing aspects of climate change discussed in Thinking the Unthinkable: Civilization and Rapid Climate Change is that contrary to the popular viewpoint complex societies are more vulnerable to environmental and climate disruption than less “advanced” societies. This work was written to emphasize the gravity of the situation we now face. It should serve to inform not only those concerned with our global environment, but more importantly the policy makers who will be responsible for setting new guidelines and policies aimed at safeguarding our fragile environment.

Climatic changes --- Human beings --- Social aspects --- Congresses. --- Effect of climate on --- Changes, Climatic --- Changes in climate --- Climate change --- Climate change science --- Climate changes --- Climate variations --- Climatic change --- Climatic fluctuations --- Climatic variations --- Global climate changes --- Global climatic changes --- Climatology --- Climate change mitigation --- Teleconnections (Climatology) --- Homo sapiens --- Human race --- Humanity (Human beings) --- Humankind --- Humans --- Man --- Mankind --- People --- Hominids --- Persons --- Environmental aspects --- Global environmental change