On spectral methods for solving nonlinear acoustics equations

Two very efficient methods for obtaining approximate solutions to nonlinear acoustics equations are discussed. I proposed these methods earlier, but they are still little known. The first method is based on expanding an unknown function into a Taylor series with respect to the coordinate (evolution variable) and on approximate summation of the terms of this series in all orders up to the infinite order. This series can be summed completely only in particular cases, e.g., for a simple wave. It has been noted that the partial summation technique is implemented more easily if all the terms of the series are represented as corresponding topological diagrams. The second method is based on introducing a “nonlinear” phase delay (proportional to the wave amplitude) for the temporal variable in linear solutions of the problem. The application technique of these methods is illustrated by obtaining approximate solutions of the Burgers equation.