Magneto-elastic transverse surface waves in an internal stratum

Transverse surface waves in a stratum of uniform thickness, bounded on both sides by very deep layers of different materials, are investigated in the context of magneto-elasticity. Assuming that all the three materials are perfect conductors of electricity, it is found that the waves can exist for all orientations of the initial magnetic field and that the field increases, in general, the bounds for phase velocity. Other effects of the field on the physical properties of the material and on the phase velocity and frequency of waves are also considered in detail. © 1977 Indian Academy of Sciences