Описание:By the end of the module students should be able to develop mathematical models of waves; solve differential equations arising from waves, including the use of method of characteristics; understand and apply the physics of waves in various media. This module examines waves in various media, including water waves, sound waves and waves in elastic bodies. Various applications will be considered including surface waves, water waves and shock waves in gases and liquids. Also a selection of mathematical models for waves and various mathematical methods for the solution of the resulting problems will be studied.