The Shock Wave Theory

The Shock Wave Theory describes how a sudden change or disturbance in a medium, like air or water, creates a wave that propagates outward from the source. This can occur in various contexts, such as when an airplane exceeds the speed of sound, creating a sonic boom, or when an explosive event generates intense pressure waves. These waves travel faster than the speed of sound in the given medium, leading to a sharp change in pressure and density experienced as a shock. Essentially, it's about how sudden events can produce powerful and rapid waves through different materials.