The jump in vorticity across a shock wave in relativistic hydrodynamics

Gopalakrishna, AV (1975) The jump in vorticity across a shock wave in relativistic hydrodynamics. In: Communications in Mathematical Physics, 44 (1). pp. 39-44.

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Abstract

Using the singular surface theory, an expression for the jump in vorticity across a shock wave of arbitrary shape propagating in a uniform, perfect fluid occupying the space-time of special relativity, has been derived. It has been shown that the jump in vorticity across a shock of given strength and curvature depends only on the velocity of the medium ahead of the shock.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Communications in Mathematical Physics
Publisher:	Springer
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Springer.
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Mathematics
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2010 10:09
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 05:48
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/23962

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