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Evolution of Gaussian packets in inhomogeneous media

  • University of California at Santa Cruz
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

Time-dependent Gaussian Packets are high-frequency asymptotic space-time particle-like solutions of the wave equation. A Gaussian Packet is a Gaussian shape timelocalized Gaussian Beam. We study the dependence of Packet shape to the initial values and discuss the evolution of Gaussian Packet in smooth media and strong inhomogeneous media. Through comparison between paraxial Gaussian Packets and the results from finite difference simulations in strongly inhomogeneous media, such as the SEG/EAGE salt model, we see the severe deviation of paraxial Gaussian Packet from the accurate solution at large propagation time and near the salt boundaries. The application to strongly heterogeneous media needs to be further studied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 80th Annual Meeting 2010, SEG 2010
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages3097-3102
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781617389801
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 80th Annual Meeting 2010, SEG 2010 - Denver, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 201022 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 80th Annual Meeting 2010, SEG 2010

Conference

ConferenceSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 80th Annual Meeting 2010, SEG 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period17/10/1022/10/10

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