We present a review of the recent development in finite-difference time-domain modeling of
seismic wave propagation and earthquake motion. The finite-difference method is a robust …

In this paper, we study 3-D multiparameter full waveform inversion (FWI) in viscoelastic
media based on the generalized Maxwell/Zener body including arbitrary number of …

Recent progress in numerical methods and computer science allows us today to simulate
the propagation of seismic waves through realistically heterogeneous Earth models with …

Seismic velocity and attenuation anisotropy are ubiquitous in the crust and upper mantle,
significantly modulating the characteristics of seismic wave propagation in the Earth's …

Computational power has advanced to a state where we can begin to perform wavefield
simulations for realistic (complex) 3-D earth models at frequencies of interest to both …

Among all the numerical methods in seismology, the finite-difference (FD) technique
provides the best balance of accuracy and computational efficiency. This book offers a …

Computational models of acoustic wave propagation are frequently used in transcranial
ultrasound therapy, for example, to calculate the intracranial pressure field or to calculate …

Strong subsurface attenuation leads to distortion of amplitudes and phases of seismic waves
propagating inside the earth. Conventional acoustic reverse time migration (RTM) and least …

We describe the application of the rotated staggered-grid (RSG) finite-difference technique
to the wave equations for anisotropic and viscoelastic media. The RSG uses rotated finite …

It is well established that sedimentary basins can significantly amplify earthquake ground
motion. However, the amplification at any given site can vary with earthquake location. To …