| Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Achterberg, Abraham (Author) |
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ISBN: 9462391947 ISBN-13: 9789462391949 Publisher: Atlantis Press OUR PRICE: $80.74 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Fluids - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics |
| Dewey: 523.01 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.63 lbs) 391 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book lays the foundations of gas- and fluid dynamics.The basic equations are developed from first principles, building on the (assumed) knowledge of Classical Mechanics. This leads to the discussion of the mathematical properties of flows, conservation laws, perturbation analysis, waves and shocks. Most of the discussion centers on ideal (frictionless) fluids and gases. Viscous flows are discussed when considering flows around obstacles and shocks. Many of the examples used to illustrate various processes come from astrophysics and geophysical phenomena. |