Classes

2.684: Wave Scattering by Rough Surfaces and Randomly Inhomogeneous Media MIT/WHOI Joint Program, MIT MechE designation 2.684, prereq 2.066 (or permission from the instructors) Instructors: A. Lavery and T. Stanton

Course description: An advanced-level subject designed to give the student working knowledge of current techniques in scattering and wave propagation through random media theory. Major application of theory presented is to ocean acoustics, but can be used in other acoustic and electromagnetic applications. Includes basics of wave propagation through random media theory, volume scattering by discrete scatterers (aerosols), scattering by rough surfaces, and acoustic propagation through ocean internal waves and mesoscale eddies.