Graduate Texts in Physics: An Introduction

Rieutord, Michel

This book is dedicated to readers who want to learn fluid dynamics from the beginning. It assumes a basic level of mathematics knowledge that would correspond to that of most second-year undergraduate physics students and examines fluid dynamics from a physicist’s perspective. As such, the examples used primarily come from our environment on Earth and, where possible, from astrophysics. 

The text is arranged in a progressive and educational format, aimed at leading readers from the simplest basics to more complex matters like turbulence and magnetohydrodynamics. Exercises at the end of each chapter help readers to test their understanding of the subject (solutions are provided at the end of the book), and a special chapter is devoted to introducing selected aspects of mathematics that beginners may not be familiar with, so as to make the book self-contained.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-01-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319093505

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09351-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 508