| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 839067 | Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Using phase plane analysis we show that within the framework of linear water wave theory the particle paths in a deep-water wave are not closed: there is a forward drift over a period, which decreases with greater depth.
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Authors
Adrian Constantin, Mats Ehrnström, Gabriele Villari,