Scholte-wave velocity formulae

In this paper, formulae for the velocity of Scholte waves propagating along the interface between a fluid half-space and an isotropic elastic half-space are derived using the complex function method. From these formulae it is shown that if a Scholte wave exists, then it is unique, and for any given parameters of the solid and the fluid, a Scholte wave is always possible.

► Formulae for the velocity of Scholte waves are derived using the complex function method. ► The derivation of these formulae shows that if a Scholte wave exists, then it is unique. ► It is also shown that a Scholte wave is always possible.