Diffuse Waves in Complex Media : Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Les Houches, France, March 17-27, 1998 (NATO Science Series: C: Mathematical & Physical Sciences)

There is a great deal of research into wave propagation in random media, in such fields as applied mathematics, materials science, atomic physics and geophysics. This book provides theoretical and practical introductions to topics such as localization of waves and band gap materials.