Abstract
Starting with the theory of weak discontinuities, an expression for the point at which the solution itself becomes discontinuous is derived. The formula is readily applicable to multidimensional hyperbolic systems, with arbitrary initial data. Detailed application to gasdynamics is given, with explicit results for an atmosphere with exponentially decaying density.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-32 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Physik |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1977 |