Linear Water Wave Theory and Applications
Study basic water wave behavior in small sizes, focusing on wave mechanics and how engineers use these principles in real-world projects.
Study basic water wave behavior in small sizes, focusing on wave mechanics and how engineers use these principles in real-world projects.
This foundational course explores the theory and analysis of small-amplitude water waves, focusing on linear wave theory and its practical applications. Students will master potential flow problems with linearized boundary conditions, understand dispersion relations, and analyze key physical properties of water waves. The course covers essential topics including velocity and pressure fields, wave energy, group velocity, and wave shoaling, providing a comprehensive understanding of water wave behavior for engineering applications.
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What you'll learn
Master essential fluid dynamics principles for water wave analysis
Solve governing equations with linearized boundary conditions
Understand dispersion relations and wave properties
Analyze velocity and pressure fields in water waves
Apply wave theory to practical engineering problems
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to linear water wave theory and its applications in engineering. The curriculum begins with fundamental fluid dynamics concepts before progressing to advanced topics in wave mechanics. Students learn about governing equations, boundary conditions, and their linearization for practical problem-solving. Special emphasis is placed on understanding dispersion relations and physical properties of water waves, including velocity fields, pressure distributions, energy characteristics, and wave transformation processes.
Review of Fluid Dynamics
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Linear Wave Theory: Governing Equation and Boundary Conditions
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Dispersion Relation
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Physical Properties of Linear Waves
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
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Coastal Engineering Expert Advances Wave Dynamics Research
Dr. Yong Sung Park serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seoul National University, where he has established himself as a leading expert in coastal engineering and fluid mechanics. His research journey spans prestigious institutions across the globe, including the University of Dundee, University of Rhode Island, and Cornell University. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of wave dynamics, coastal processes, and environmental fluid mechanics.
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Teaching Assistant Advances Water Wave Engineering Education at SNU
Seung Jun Baek serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seoul National University, where he is also pursuing his Ph.D. He supports instruction in two specialized courses focusing on water surface wave theory: "Water Surface Waves: Finite-amplitude waves" and "Water Surface Waves: Small-amplitude waves." Working alongside faculty members, he helps students understand complex concepts in wave mechanics and hydrodynamics. As a Student Advisor for the IAHR Seoul National University Young Professionals Network (IAHR SNU YPN), he contributes to both academic instruction and professional development in hydraulic engineering
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