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The Basics of Water Waves Theory for Analogue Gravity

Fluid Dynamics 2015-06-04 v1 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology Popular Physics

Abstract

This chapter gives an introduction to the connection between the physics of water waves and analogue gravity. Only a basic knowledge of fluid mechanics is assumed as a prerequisite.

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@article{arxiv.1203.3018,
  title  = {The Basics of Water Waves Theory for Analogue Gravity},
  author = {Germain Rousseaux},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1203.3018},
  year   = {2015}
}

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36 pages. Lecture Notes for the IX SIGRAV School on "Analogue Gravity", Como (Italy), May 2011