Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Shock Wave Propagation in Conducting Gas

Authors

  • Dr. Sarvesh Chandra Yadav Assistant Professor & Head Department of Physics, C.L. Jain College Firozabad, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra-283203, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • Divya Singh Research Scholar, Department of Physics, C.L. Jain College Firozabad, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra-283203, Uttar Pradesh, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET2512336

Keywords:

Shock wave propagation, Conducting gas, Pressure, Temperature, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effects of pressure and temperature on shock wave propagation in conducting gases, focusing on how these variables influence shock wave amplitude, speed, and structure. A theoretical framework is developed to derive the governing equations for shock wave evolution, discontinuity formation, and disturbance propagation, which facilitates an analysis of the gas's thermodynamic properties and their impact on shock behaviour. The findings reveal that increased pressure steepens the pressure gradient and enhances shock wave strength, while higher temperatures provide gas molecules with additional kinetic energy, altering ionization levels and propagation speeds. The interplay between temperature and pressure significantly affects shock wave dynamics, which is crucial for applications in aerospace, engineering, and astrophysics involving high-energy technologies and propulsion systems. Understanding these dynamics is essential for effectively designing systems that utilize shock waves.

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20-07-2025

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Dr. Sarvesh Chandra Yadav and Divya Singh, “Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Shock Wave Propagation in Conducting Gas”, Int J Sci Res Sci Eng Technol, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 165–174, Jul. 2025, doi: 10.32628/IJSRSET2512336.