Solitons, dispersive shock waves and Noel Fredrick Smyth

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Auteurs principaux: Baqer, Saleh, Marchant, Tim, Assanto, Gaetano, Horikis, Theodoros, Frantzeskakis, Dimitri
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author Baqer, Saleh
Marchant, Tim
Assanto, Gaetano
Horikis, Theodoros
Frantzeskakis, Dimitri
author_facet Baqer, Saleh
Marchant, Tim
Assanto, Gaetano
Horikis, Theodoros
Frantzeskakis, Dimitri
contents Noel Frederick Smyth (NFS), a Fellow of the Australian Mathematical Society and a Professor of Nonlinear Waves in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, passed away on February 5, 2023. NFS was a prominent figure among applied mathematicians who worked on nonlinear wave theory in a broad range of areas. Throughout his academic career, which spanned nearly forty years, NFS developed mathematical models, ideas, and techniques that have had a large impact on the understanding of wave motion in diverse media. His major research emphasis primarily involved the propagation of solitary waves, or solitons, and dispersive shock waves, or undular bores, in various media, including optical fibers, liquid crystals, shallow waters and atmosphere. Several approaches he developed have proven effective in analyzing the dynamics and modulations of related wave phenomena. This tribute in the journal of Wave Motion aims to provide a brief biographical sketch of NFS, discuss his major research achievements, showcase his scientific competence, untiring mentorship and unwavering dedication, as well as share final thoughts from his former students, colleagues, friends, and family. The authors had a special connection with NFS on both on personal and professional levels and hold deep gratitude for him and his invaluable work. In recognition of his achievements in applied mathematics, Wave Motion hosts a Special Issue entitled "Modelling Nonlinear Wave Phenomena: From Theory to Applications," which presents the recent advancements in this field.
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Baqer, Saleh
Marchant, Tim
Assanto, Gaetano
Horikis, Theodoros
Frantzeskakis, Dimitri
History and Philosophy of Physics
Pattern Formation and Solitons
Noel Frederick Smyth (NFS), a Fellow of the Australian Mathematical Society and a Professor of Nonlinear Waves in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, passed away on February 5, 2023. NFS was a prominent figure among applied mathematicians who worked on nonlinear wave theory in a broad range of areas. Throughout his academic career, which spanned nearly forty years, NFS developed mathematical models, ideas, and techniques that have had a large impact on the understanding of wave motion in diverse media. His major research emphasis primarily involved the propagation of solitary waves, or solitons, and dispersive shock waves, or undular bores, in various media, including optical fibers, liquid crystals, shallow waters and atmosphere. Several approaches he developed have proven effective in analyzing the dynamics and modulations of related wave phenomena. This tribute in the journal of Wave Motion aims to provide a brief biographical sketch of NFS, discuss his major research achievements, showcase his scientific competence, untiring mentorship and unwavering dedication, as well as share final thoughts from his former students, colleagues, friends, and family. The authors had a special connection with NFS on both on personal and professional levels and hold deep gratitude for him and his invaluable work. In recognition of his achievements in applied mathematics, Wave Motion hosts a Special Issue entitled "Modelling Nonlinear Wave Phenomena: From Theory to Applications," which presents the recent advancements in this field.
title Solitons, dispersive shock waves and Noel Fredrick Smyth
topic History and Philosophy of Physics
Pattern Formation and Solitons
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.01332