Mathematical Fluid Dynamics
Rarefaction refers to the process where a region in a fluid experiences a decrease in pressure and density, typically occurring when the fluid expands. This phenomenon is crucial in understanding how shock waves and expansion waves behave, especially in compressible flows. Rarefaction plays a significant role in creating regions of low pressure that can influence the flow characteristics and the propagation of waves in fluid dynamics.
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