Shock Wave Theory

Shock Wave Theory explains how sudden disturbances, like explosions or high-speed objects, generate intense, rapid pressure increases called shock waves. These waves are characterized by an abrupt change in pressure, temperature, and density of the surrounding medium, such as air or water. They travel faster than the local speed of sound and carry a significant amount of energy, causing damage or force upon impact. Understanding shock waves is essential in fields like aerospace, defense, and engineering to predict, control, or mitigate their effects in high-speed phenomena.