Overview
This is perhaps the first book containing biographical information of Sir James Lighthill and his major scientific contributions to the different areas of fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, aerodynamics, linear and nonlinear waves in fluids, geophysical fluid dynamics, biofluiddynamics, aeroelasticity, boundary layer theory, generalized functions, and Fourier series and integrals. Special efforts is made to present Lighthill's scientific work in a simple and concise manner, and generally intelligible to readers who have some introduction to fluid mechanics. The book also includes a list of Lighthill's significant papers.Written for the mathematically literate reader, this book also provides a glimpse of Sir James' serious attempt to stimulate interest in mathematics and its diverse applications among the general public of the world, his profound influence on teaching of mathematics and science with newer applications, and his deep and enduring concern on enormous loss of human lives, economic and marine resources by natural hazards. By providing detailed background information and knowledge, sufficient to start interdisciplinary research, it is intended to serve as a ready reference guide for readers interested in advanced study and research in modern fluid mechanics.
Full Product Details
Author: Lokenath Debnath (Univ Of Texas- Pan American, Usa)
Publisher: Imperial College Press
Imprint: Imperial College Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.680kg
ISBN: 9781848161139
ISBN 10: 1848161131
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 17 July 2008
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"The author has produced an erudite scholarly book on the ideas of one of the most important British applied mathematicians. The printing and production are excellent. The book will be of great interest to all those involved with fluid mechanics. This is a superb piece of work and it throws new light on one of the most fundamental topics of mechanic -- Mathematical Reviews ""Mathematical Reviews"""
The author has produced an erudite scholarly book on the ideas of one of the most important British applied mathematicians. The printing and production are excellent. The book will be of great interest to all those involved with fluid mechanics. This is a superb piece of work and it throws new light on one of the most fundamental topics of mechanic -- Mathematical Reviews ""Mathematical Reviews""
The author has produced an erudite scholarly book on the ideas of one of the most important British applied mathematicians. The printing and production are excellent. The book will be of great interest to all those involved with fluid mechanics. This is a superb piece of work and it throws new light on one of the most fundamental topics of mechanic -- Mathematical Reviews Mathematical Reviews
