We derive here a condition which must be satisfied for energy balance for two semi-infinite elastic plates. The solution applies
We derive here a condition which must be satisfied for energy balance for two semi-infinite elastic plates. The solution applies
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(for details of this notation see [[Eigenfunction Matching Method for Floating Elastic Plates]]).
(for details of this notation see [[Eigenfunction Matching Method for Floating Elastic Plates]]).
= Equations =
== Equations ==
Based on the method used in [[Evans and Davies 1968]], a check can be made to ensure the solutions of the floating plate problem are in energy balance.
Based on the method used in [[Evans and Davies 1968]], a check can be made to ensure the solutions of the floating plate problem are in energy balance.
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The domain of integration is shown in the figure on the right.
The domain of integration is shown in the figure on the right.
[[Image:energy_schematic.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A diagram depicting the area <math>\mathcal{U}</math> which is bounded by the rectangle <math>\mathcal{S}</math>.]
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{A diagram depicting the area <math>\mathcal{U}</math> which is bounded by the rectangle <math>\mathcal{S}</math>.
The rectangle <math>\mathcal{S}</math> is bounded by <math> -h\leq z \leq0</math> and <math>-\infty\leq x \leq \infty</math>]]
Applying Green's theorem to <math>\phi</math> and its conjugate <math>\phi^*</math> gives
Applying Green's theorem to <math>\phi</math> and its conjugate <math>\phi^*</math> gives
where <math>n</math> denotes the outward plane normal to the boundary and <math>l</math> denotes the plane parallel to the boundary.
where <math>n</math> denotes the outward plane normal to the boundary and <math>l</math> denotes the plane parallel to the boundary.
As <math>\phi</math> and <math>\phi^*</math> satisfy the Laplace's equation, the left hand side of the Green theorem equation vanishes so that it reduces to
As <math>\phi</math> and <math>\phi^*</math> satisfy the Laplace's equation, the left hand side of the Green theorem equation vanishes so that it reduces to
where <math>\Im</math> denotes the imaginary part. The bottom domain composant is obviously equal to zero because of the no-influx condition over the seabed (<math>\frac{\partial\phi^*}{\partial z}\big|_{z=-h}=0</math>).
where <math>\Im</math> denotes the imaginary part. The bottom domain composant is obviously equal to zero because of the no-influx condition over the seabed (<math>\frac{\partial\phi^*}{\partial z}\big|_{z=-h}=0</math>).
= Expanding <math>\mathbf{\xi_1}</math> =
== Expanding <math>\mathbf{\xi_1}</math> ==
Near <math>x=-\infty</math>, we approximate <math>\phi</math> by
Near <math>x=-\infty</math>, we approximate <math>\phi</math> by
We derive here a condition which must be satisfied for energy balance for two semi-infinite elastic plates. The solution applies
to the problem of multiple elastic plates and from here we know we can write the potential as
Based on the method used in Evans and Davies 1968, a check can be made to ensure the solutions of the floating plate problem are in energy balance.
This is simply a condition that the incident energy is equal to the sum of the radiated energy.
When the first and final plates have different properties, the energy balance equation is derived by applying Green's theorem to [math]\displaystyle{ \phi }[/math] and its conjugate.
The domain of integration is shown in the figure on the right.
A diagram depicting the area [math]\displaystyle{ \Omega }[/math] which is bounded by the rectangle [math]\displaystyle{ \partial\Omega }[/math].The rectangle [math]\displaystyle{ \partial\Omega }[/math] is bounded by [math]\displaystyle{ -h\leq z \leq0 }[/math] and [math]\displaystyle{ -\infty/-N\leq x \leq N/\infty }[/math]
Applying Green's theorem to [math]\displaystyle{ \phi }[/math] and its conjugate [math]\displaystyle{ \phi^* }[/math] gives
where [math]\displaystyle{ n }[/math] denotes the outward plane normal to the boundary and [math]\displaystyle{ l }[/math] denotes the plane parallel to the boundary.
As [math]\displaystyle{ \phi }[/math] and [math]\displaystyle{ \phi^* }[/math] satisfy the Laplace's equation, the left hand side of the Green theorem equation vanishes so that it reduces to
where [math]\displaystyle{ \Im }[/math] denotes the imaginary part. The bottom domain composant is obviously equal to zero because of the no-influx condition over the seabed ([math]\displaystyle{ \frac{\partial\phi^*}{\partial z}\big|_{z=-h}=0 }[/math]).
We know that [math]\displaystyle{ \kappa_\Lambda(0)=\sqrt{k_{\Lambda}(0)^2-(ik_y)^2} }[/math], where [math]\displaystyle{ k_y }[/math] is real and depends on the incident angle [math]\displaystyle{ \theta }[/math]. When [math]\displaystyle{ \theta }[/math] becomes greater than a certain angle [math]\displaystyle{ \theta_0 }[/math] defined by [math]\displaystyle{ \sin \theta_0=\frac{k_{\Lambda}(0)}{k_{1}(0)} }[/math], [math]\displaystyle{ \kappa_\Lambda(0) }[/math] becomes real so the potential becomes real as well. Thus the imaginary part is equal to 0. In that case, we have [math]\displaystyle{ \xi_2=0 }[/math].
Therefore, if [math]\displaystyle{ \theta \in [-\theta_0, \theta_0] }[/math],
As [math]\displaystyle{ {2k_y^2\frac{\partial}{\partial x}\frac{\partial\phi}{\partial z}\cdot \frac{\partial}{\partial x}\frac{\partial\phi^*}{\partial z}} }[/math] is real and by integration by parts, the expression of [math]\displaystyle{ \xi_3 }[/math] becomes,
As [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{\partial^2}{\partial x^2}\frac{\partial\phi}{\partial z}\cdot \frac{\partial^2}{\partial x^2}\frac{\partial\phi^*}{\partial z}} }[/math] is real, we obtain the new expression of [math]\displaystyle{ \xi_3 }[/math]
Now breaking [math]\displaystyle{ \xi_3 }[/math] down, we can simplify the left hand term for [math]\displaystyle{ x\gt 0 }[/math],
if [math]\displaystyle{ \theta \in [-\theta_0, \theta_0] }[/math],
For the case of greater angles, there are no terms depending on [math]\displaystyle{ |T_{\Lambda}(0)|^2 }[/math], so we obtain [math]\displaystyle{ D=0 }[/math] and [math]\displaystyle{ |R_{1}(0)|^2 = 1 }[/math], which is the case of the total reflexion. No energy is transmitted in the [math]\displaystyle{ x\gt 0 }[/math] region.