Propagation of spherical shock waves in a dusty gas with radiation heat-flux

The propagation of spherical shock waves in a dusty gas with radiation heat-flux and exponentially varying density is investigated in the paper. The equilibrium flow conditions are assumed to be maintained, and the radiation is considered to be of a diffusion type for an optically thick grey gas model. The shock wave moves with variable velocity and the total energy of the wave is non-constant. Non-similar solutions are obtained, and the effects of variation of the radiation parameter and time are investigated. The effects of an increase in (i) the mass concentration of solid particles in the mixture and (ii) of the ratio of the density of solid particles to the initial density of gas on the flow variables in the region behind the shock are also investigated.