Nonlocal effects on propagation of waves in a generalized thermoelastic solid half space

The propagation of plane waves in a linear, homogeneous and isotropic nonlocal generalized thermoelastic solid medium is considered in the framework of Lord and Shulman generalization. The governing field equations are formulated and specialized in a plane. Plane wave solutions of governing equations show that there exists three plane waves, namely, P, thermal and SV waves which propagate with distinct speeds. Reflection of P and SV waves from thermally insulated or isothermal boundary of a half-space is considered. The relevant boundary conditions are applied at stress free boundary and a non homogeneous system of three equations in reflection coefficients is obtained. For incidence of both P and SV waves, the expressions for energy ratios of reflected P, thermal and SV waves are also obtained. The speeds and energy ratios of reflected waves are computed for relevant physical constants of a thermoelastic material. The speeds of plane waves are plotted against nonlocal parameter and frequency. The energy ratios of reflected waves are also plotted against the angle of incidence of P wave at a thermally insulated stress-free surface. The effect of nonlocal parameter is shown graphically on the speeds and energy ratios of reflected waves.

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The study focuses on the propagation of plane waves in a linear, homogeneous and isotropic nonlocal generalized thermoelastic solid medium. It reveals the existence of three plane waves - P, thermal, and SV waves - each propagating at distinct speeds. The reflection of these waves from thermally insulated or isothermal boundaries is explored, along with the computation of energy ratios and speed variations with respect to the nonlocal parameter and frequency.