| View Larger Image | A First Course in Fluid Dynamics | Paperbackby A. R. Paterson (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | | Page Count: | 540 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 27, 1984 | | Sales Rank: | 869,950th |
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How can the drag coefficient of a car be reduced? What factors govern the variation in the shape of the Earth's magnetosphere? What is the basis of weather prediction? These are examples of problems that can only be tackled with a sound knowledge of the principles and methods of fluid dynamics. This important discipline has applications which range from the study of the large-scale properties of the galaxies to the design of high precision engineering components. This book introduces the subject of fluid dynamics from the first principles. The first eleven chapters cover all the basic ideas of fluid mechanics, explaining carefully the modelling and mathematics needed. The last six chapters illustrate applications of this material to linearised sound and water waves, to high speed flow of air, to non-linear water waves on channels, and to aerofoil theory. Over 350 diagrams have been used to illustrate key points. Exercises are included to help develop and reinforce the reader's understanding of the material presented. References at the ends of each chapter serve not only to guide readers to more detailed texts, but also list where alternative descriptions of the salient points in the chapter may be found. This book is an undergraduate text for second or third year students of mathematics or mathematical physics, who are taking a first course in fluid dynamics. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 3 reviews)
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GOOD!  5 Stars
February 08, 2000
Though I read only one chapter, I am very satisfied with this book. I think this book is also invaluable to engineer who want to know mathematical subjects behind fluid dynamics. I wanna read this book thoroughly.
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superior fluids book for math and physics students 5 Stars
February 04, 1999
This is a great fluids book. And the previous reviewer needs to take a calulus class or something before going to try and read grownup books. Long live paterson!
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This book is really hard for engineering students.  2 Stars
May 01, 1998
It is full of mathematical manipulation without the actual physical feeling of fluid dynamics. It has the language of someone reminding you of what you already know instead of teaching something new.
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