Waves and Compressible Flow

From the reviews:

"The volume by Ockendon and Ockendon … updates the 1983 Inviscid Fluid Flows, by H. Ockendon and Alan B. Tayler. In this new book they view gas dynamics as a paradigm for more general wave propagation. Chapter 2 … will particularly benefit undergraduate readers. … Throughout, the authors develop serious applications both in the text and in the exercises. Overall, this is a very inviting introduction to a notoriously difficult subject. … Highly recommended." (D.V. Feldman, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (5), January, 2005)

"This book, a welcome addition to the literature on the application of linear … . in its present completely rewritten and updated form, it reflects the widening of interest that has subsequently taken place in the study of nonlinear waves in the physical sciences. … The range of topics covered will be both a benefit to students and a stimulus … . This is a good book that will be appreciated by all students who wish to gain a sound understanding … ." (Alan Jeffrey, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1041 (16), 2004)

"This book … is an introduction to the theory of linear and nonlinear waves in fluids, including the theory of shock waves. … is extraordinarily accurate and free of misprints … . I enjoyed reading this book. … most attractive and enticing appearance, and I’m certain that many readers who browse through it will wish to buy a copy. The exercises … are excellent. … A beginner who worked through these exercises would not only enjoy himself or herself … ." (C. J. Chapman, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 521, 2004)

"The book targets a readership of final year undergraduates and first year graduates in applied mathematics. In the reviewer’s opinion, it is very well designed to catch the student’s interest … while every chapter displays essential features in some important area of fluid dynamics. Additionally, students may practice by solving 91 exercises. This volume ismainly devoted to inviscid flows. … The book is very well written." (Denis Serre, Mathematical Reviews, 2004)