Researchers develop unified sensor to better control effects of shock waves
(PHYSorg.com Physics)

As a fighter jet quickly ascends and accelerates forward, a sonic boom reverberates across the jet`s surface and through the surrounding sound waves. At best, it`s unpleasant noise pollution. At worst, it can damage the surface of the aircraft. Dissipating this shock wave presents a tough challenge as traditional methods tend to offer efficiency or precision, but not both.