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A Mathematical Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Alexandre J. Chorin and Jerrold E. Marsden
Publisher: 
Springer Verlag
Publication Date: 
2004
Number of Pages: 
172
Format: 
Hardcover
Edition: 
3
Series: 
Texts in Applied Mathematics 4
Price: 
79.95
ISBN: 
978-0387979182
Category: 
Monograph
BLL Rating: 

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 Preface.- 1. The Equations of Motion: 1.1. Euler's Equations. 1.2. Rotation and Vorticity. 1.3. The Navier-Stokes Equations.- 2. Potential Flow and Slightly Viscous Flow: 2.1. Potential Flow. 2.2. Boundary Layers. 2.3. Vortex Sheets. 2.4. Remarks on Stability and Bifurcation.- 3. Gas Flow in One Dimension: 3.1. Characteristics. 3.2. Shocks. 3.3. The Riemann Problem. 3.4. Combustion Waves.