Kevin M. Leete

Mar 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Kevin M. Leete |Kent L. Gee |Brigham Young

Keywordsweak Mach, reflection regime, Mach stem formation, shock wavesCollegePhysical and Mathematical SciencesDepartmentPhysics and AstronomyAbstractWhen a shock wave reflects off a rigid surface with certain combinations of incident shock strength and angle, a Mach reflection can occur. This is when portions of the incident and reflected waves merge to create a stronger shock called a Mach stem that travels parallel to the reflecting surface.