Theory and applications of the Doppler effect

Author

Shelley Dee Webb

Date of Award

8-1993

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mathematics

Major Professor

Steven M. Serbin

Committee Members

Charles E. Clark, Samuel Jordan

Abstract

This paper describes the manner in which sound and electromagnetic waves are affected by the Doppler principle. The discovery of the Doppler effect is discussed, the mathematical basis for the Doppler phenomenon as it applies to the one-dimensional wave equation is examined, and several Doppler applications are mentioned. Applications include Doppler echocardiography, Doppler radar, and underwater echo-ranging.

Recommended Citation

Webb, Shelley Dee, "Theory and applications of the Doppler effect. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1993.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12052