Acoustic Velocity in Crystalline Materials
Acoustic Velocity in Crystalline Materials
The velocity of sound in anisotropic materials is directionally dependent. Three wave velocities may exist in any given direction: two transverse waves (primary oscillation perpendicular to the wave propagation direction) and one longitudinal wave (polarization in the same direction as the propagation). You can select the type of wave (transverse or longitudinal) and whether to view the velocity surface or the inverse velocity (slowness). The contribution can either be from elastic effects alone or from elastic and piezoelectric effects. You can choose several different materials.