  In this paper, the generalized analytical solution for one dimensional
adiabatic flow behind the strong imploding shock waves propagating in a
non-ideal gas is obtained by using the geometrical shock dynamics theory. The
equation of state for non-ideal gas as given by Landau and Lifshitz and the
generalized shock jump relations derived by Anand are taken into consideration
to explore the effects due to an increase in (i) the propagation distance from
the centre of convergence, (ii) the non-idealness parameter and, (iii) the
adiabatic index, on the shock velocity, pressure, density, particle velocity,
sound speed, adiabatic compressibility and the change in entropy across the
shock front. The findings provided a clear picture of whether and how the
non-idealness parameter and the adiabatic index affect the flow field behind
the strong imploding shock front.

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