On the Problem of Eigenvalues of Material Tensor Objects and Wave Velocities

Abstract

We formulate the eigenvalue problem for a tensor-block matrix of any order and of any even rank. It is well known that the eigenvalues of the tensor and the tensor-block matrix are invariant quantities. Therefore, in this work, our purpose is to find the expression for the wave velocities of some media through the eigenvalues of the material objects. In particular, the classical and micropolar materials with the different anisotropy symbols are considered, and the expressions for the wave velocities through the eigenvalues of the material objects are given.