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Non-Standard Analysis and Magnetohydrodynamic Shock Waves

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Terlep, Arthur Role :Text(marcrelator)
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Stanescu, Dan Role :Text(marcrelator)
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Laramie, Wyoming
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2009-05-18

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The basis for this theoretical research is the developing field of nonstandard analysis and its particular application to shock wave theory. The aim of the project was the “bridge” the discontinuity in the Heaviside function present in the equations of shock theory using the Hyperreal number system. My research primarily focused on learning the basics of shock wave theory, studying infinitesimal calculus and applying functions to the discontinuities. The reason and the result of this is that these equations are now smooth and easily differentiable, which simplifies the equations governing the wave. The applications of the various aspects of this research are far reaching: from supernovas to (potentially) string theory while the abstract nature of infinitesimal calculus is mind opening. note
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shock wave theory

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Magnetohydrodynamic Shock Waves

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infinitesimal calculus

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Undergrauate Research Day 2009

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