Evolution of the propagator matrix method and its implementation in seismology
Geophysics
2018-01-16 v1 Computational Physics
Abstract
In this paper, we review development of an algorithm that is referred to in seismology as the Haskell matrix method, the Thomson-Haskell matrix method, or the propagator matrix method. The roots of this algorithm and main developments are examined to offer a better understanding of its essential features. The underlying theory is highlighted by removing specific expressions and manipulations that often shroud the common method involved. Also, I discuss implementations of the algorithm in Python, with a reference to source code. These implementations calculate dispersion curves for guided waves.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1801.04635,
title = {Evolution of the propagator matrix method and its implementation in seismology},
author = {Thomas Meehan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1801.04635},
year = {2018}
}