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OverviewVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Fluid mechanics is an important branch of physics concerned with the way in which fluids, such as liquids and gases, behave when in motion and at rest. A quintessential interdisciplinary field of science, it interacts with many other scientific disciplines, from chemistry and biology to mathematics and engineering. This Very Short Introduction presents the field of fluid mechanics by focusing on the underlying physical ideas and using everyday phenomena to demonstrate them, from dripping taps to swimming ducks. Eric Lauga shows how this set of fundamental physical concepts can be applied to a wide range of flow behaviours and highlights the role of fluid motion in both the natural and industrial worlds. This book also considers future applications of fluid mechanics in science. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric Lauga (Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 17.50cm Weight: 0.134kg ISBN: 9780198831006ISBN 10: 0198831005 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 02 June 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Fluids 2: Viscosity 3: Pipes 4: Dimensions 5: Boundary layers 6: Vortices 7: Instabilities 8: Researching fluids and flows Further Reading IndexReviewsOverall, the book should definitely be an individual's go-to source when seeking an authoritative perspective on the field of fluid mechanics. * Anita T. Layton, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Vol 65.4 * Author InformationEric Lauga is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College. He is the author of over 180 publications in fluid mechanics, biophysics and soft matter, as well as The Fluid Dynamics of Cell Motility (2020). Lauga currently serves as Lead Editor for the APS journal Physical Review Fluids, is a Fellow of the APS, and is a recipient of the APS Andreas Acrivos Dissertation Award (2006), the APS François Frenkiel Award (2015), and the APS Early Career Award for Soft Matter Research (2018). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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