A two-dimensional generalized thermo-elastic diffusion problem for a half-space subjected to harmonically varying heating

A two-dimensional problem for a thermo-elastic half-space is considered within the context of the theory of generalized thermo-elastic diffusion with one relaxation time. The upper surface of the half-space is taken to be traction free and subjected to harmonically varying heating with constant angular frequency of thermal vibration. Laplace and Fourier transform techniques are used. The solution in the transformed domain is obtained by a direct approach. Numerical inversion techniques are used to obtain the inverse double transforms. Numerical results are discussed and represented graphically.