Solving PDEs Involving Characteristics, Expansion Waves and Shocks

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Solving partial differential equations (PDEs) involving characteristics, expansion waves, and shocks presents significant challenges for many practitioners. The discussion highlights the discrete singular convolution (DSC) method as an effective approach for tackling shock problems. Users report that this method simplifies the complexities associated with these types of PDEs, making it a preferable choice for practitioners in the field.

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  • Understanding of partial differential equations (PDEs)
  • Familiarity with characteristics and wave propagation
  • Knowledge of shock wave theory
  • Experience with numerical methods, particularly the discrete singular convolution (DSC) method
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Mathematicians, physicists, and engineers dealing with fluid dynamics, wave propagation, and numerical analysis of partial differential equations will benefit from this discussion.

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Do people find solving PDEs involving characteristics, expansion waves and shocks difficult? I find it extremely difficult. It is hard to get one's head around it. Are there any ways of making it easier?
 
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To the shock problems, according to my experience, discrete singular convolution (DSC) method would be a feasible and even better choice for such kind of problems!
 

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