Overview
Developes the theory of fluid- and gas dynamics from scratch, making the book self-contained
Over 80 illustrations
A balanced mix of theory and applications
Mathematical methods are explained fully as they are needed
Mathematical Appendix
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
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.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Gas Dynamics
Book Subtitle: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics
Authors: Abraham Achterberg
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-195-6
Publisher: Atlantis Press Paris
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Atlantis Press and the author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-6239-194-9Published: 27 June 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-94-6239-195-6Published: 20 June 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 391
Number of Illustrations: 47 b/w illustrations, 36 illustrations in colour
Topics: Fluid- and Aerodynamics, Astrophysics and Astroparticles