Waves and Compressible Flow

The book addresses the increasing significance of mathematics in the physical and biological sciences, highlighting a convergence of scientific disciplines and a renewed interest in both modern and classical applied mathematics techniques. It introduces the Texts in Applied Mathematics (TAM) series, designed to support advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses. The series aims to reflect current research trends, incorporating innovative methods like numerical systems and chaos theory, while complementing the more advanced Applied Mathematical Sciences (AMS) series.