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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Seismic Reflection Coefficients
Wave Propagation
Formulas
R_PP(θ) ≈ (1 + tan²θ / 2) * (ΔI / I) - (4 * β² * sin²θ / α²) * (ΔJ / J) + (1/2) * tan²θ - (2 * β² * sin²θ / α²) * (Δρ / ρ)
R_PS(θ, φ) ≈ -α * tanφ / (2 * β) * { [1 + (2 * β² * sin²θ / α²) - (2 * β / α) * cosθ * cosφ] * (Δρ / ρ) + [4 * β² * sin²θ / α² - 4 * β / α * cosθ * cosφ] * (ΔJ / J) }
Theorems
Aki-Richards Approximation
Suitable Grade Level
Postgraduate Geophysics or Advanced Undergraduate
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