Graphical method for reflection of plane waves in a micropolar half space.

Analysis of reflection of plane waves from a flat boundary in a micropolar half space poses tedious calculations. In this paper, utilizing the concept of slowness surfaces, a simple and efficient method is proposed as an alternative to the previous analytical methods. Critical angles of incidence, the nature of the reflected body, and boundary waves corresponding to the incident longitudinal displacement and coupled transverse displacement microtational waves are studied. Subject Classification: [43]20.15, [43]20.30. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]