1. Propagation of plane waves
The table of notations and symbols used in this and the following article [TE 5132] can be found at the end of the article.
1.1 Fundamental characteristics of a plane wave
1.1.1 Definition of propagation medium. Equation of state
A kilomole of perfect gas placed under normal conditions of pressure and temperature occupies a volume V such that :
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