Heterogeneous media

Heterogeneous media refers to materials or environments made up of different components or properties that vary in space. Unlike uniform materials, these have diverse regions with distinct characteristics—such as varying densities, compositions, or structures. Examples include soil composed of different minerals, composite materials with varying fibers, or medical tissues with multiple cell types. Understanding heterogeneity is important in fields like engineering, geology, and medicine because it influences how substances like heat, sound, fluids, or waves move through them. It highlights the complexity of real-world materials and the need for specialized analysis to predict their behavior accurately.