Beschreibung:
Mathematical problems concerning time evolution of solutions related to nonlinear systems modelling dynamics of continuous media are of great interest both in wave propagation and in stability problems. During the last few decades many striking developments have taken place, especially in connection with the effects of nonlinearity of the equations describing physical situations.
Shock wave structure calculations with extended thermodynamics of many moments, J. Au and W. Weiss; stability of discontinuities in polycrystals, M. Brocato et al; a hierarchy of approximate solutions in a linear elasticity equilibrium problem, S. Carillo; theoretical and numerical comparison of hydrodynamic limits for kinetic equations with elastic and inelastic scattering, L. Demeio and G. Frosali; some Liapunov functionals for nonlinear diffusion and nonlinear stability, J.N. Flavin and S. Rionero; mathematical reality and physical reality in continuum mechanics, G. Grioli; speeds of propagation in classical and relativistic extended thermodynamics, I. Muller; modelling nonlinear dispersive waves, S. Perotto. (Part contents).