An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics / Edition 1

by G. K. Batchelor

Overview

First published in 1967, Professor Batchelor's classic work is still one of the foremost texts on fluid dynamics. His careful presentation of the underlying theories of fluids is still timely and applicable, even in these days of almost limitless computer power. This reissue ensures that a new generation of graduate students experiences the elegance of Professor Batchelor's writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521663960
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/28/2000
Series:	Cambridge Mathematical Library
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	658
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Conventions and notation; 1. The physical properties of fluids; 2. Kinematics of the flow field; 3. Equations governing the motion of a fluid; 4. Flow of a uniform incompressible viscous fluid; 5. Flow at large Reynolds number: effects of viscosity; 6. Irrotational flow theory and its applications; 7. Flow of effectively inviscid liquid with vorticity; Appendices.

Editorial Reviews

'This book gives an excellent introduction to fluid dynamics … many interesting and important photographs of fluid flows are included in order to help the students who do not have an opportunity of observing flow phenomena in a laboratory. The book also contains exercises at the end of each chapter. In comparison with many currently available books, I find this book by Batchelor especially stimulating and useful for students of applied mathematics and engineering.' L. Debnath, Zentralblatt MATH

' … a must-read for a proper understanding of the subject …' Resonance

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