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Nonlinear waves are investigated numerically by a direct analysis of the field equations, thereby establishing the magnitude of the errors inherent in the commonly used reductive perturbation technique. The method is also applied beyond the long-wave approximation and a comparative assessment of the results obtained is presented.
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Received: 11 March 1998 / Revised version: 19 May 1998
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Epstein, M., Johnston, C. Improved solution for solitary waves in arteries. J Math Biol 39, 1–18 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002850050160
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