A general inverse approach for 2-D edge waves (Q1072828)

Edge waves, which are of interest in many applications of wave motion since such waves carry energy over greater distances than the analogous body waves, are found for example in oceanography as waves trapped along continents bounded by oceans with various bottom topographies. A method is presented by which the topography associated with a given edge wave is determined. This is the inverse of the usual treatment which specifies topography and seeks edge wave solutions and is simpler mathematically. Some new solutions are obtained using this approach.