Physics: Fluid mechanics

Discover a unified treatment of dynamics of combustor systems, including acoustics, fluid mechanics, and combustion in this new edition.

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A unified computational fluid dynamics framework from rarefied to continuum regime is presented in this Element.

The first thorough synthesis of methods for solving time-domain scattering problems, covering both theoretical and computational aspects.

This guide to computational fluid mechanics introduces beginning graduate students to the subject''s standard methods and common pitfalls.

An accessible overview of the statistical analysis methods which can be used to investigate climate extremes and analyse potential risk.

An accessible overview of the statistical analysis methods which can be used to investigate climate extremes and analyse potential risk.

A rigorous self-contained exposition of the mathematical theory for wave propagation and general ray theory in layered viscoelastic media.

Build the skills for determining appropriate error limits for quantities that matter with this essential toolkit.

Build the skills for determining appropriate error limits for quantities that matter with this essential toolkit.

Address vector and matrix methods necessary in numerical methods and optimization of linear systems with this practical text.

An innovative survey of large-scale ocean circulation that links observations, conceptual models, numerical models, and theories.

Indispensable treatise on the mechanics of extreme dynamic events, including impact, shocks, penetration and high-rate material response.

A second edition of this popular introduction to numerical geodynamic modelling theory and applications for graduate students.

A second edition of this popular introduction to numerical geodynamic modelling theory and applications for graduate students.

Offers modern and numerical techniques for the stability of fluid flow with illustrations, an extensive bibliography, and exercises with solutions.

Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.

Understand the absorption of energy from ocean waves by means of oscillating systems with this useful new edition.

An Open Access overview of physical processes that generate instability in geophysical flows, emphasising numerical methods and simple rules to predict instability.

Master the theory, applications and control mechanisms of flow control techniques.

Master the theory, applications and control mechanisms of flow control techniques.

The first book to present a full-color visual panorama of combustion images along with explanatory and tutorial overviews.

The book aims at speeding up undergraduates to attain interest in advanced concepts and methods in science and engineering.

Address physical principles and unified theories governing multiphase flows, with methods, applications, and problems.

Provides an introduction to the modeling, analysis, design, measurement and real-world applications of vibrations, with online interactive graphics.

Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.

A modern introduction to synchronization phenomena, combining the development of deep mathematical concepts with illustrative examples and practical applications.

A self-contained introduction to tides, explaining the origin of tidal constituents and their wave propagation in oceans and coastal seas.

Address physical principles and unified theories governing multiphase flows, with methods, applications, and problems.

A modern introduction to synchronization phenomena, combining the development of deep mathematical concepts with illustrative examples and practical applications.

Treats the origin of magnetic fields in planets, stars and galaxies, and the manner of their evolution over time.

An in-depth look at the mechanics of combined stresses imposed on the seabed from wave action and marine infrastructure.

A fully revised second edition providing a systematic treatment of engineering dynamics that covers Newton–Euler and Lagrangian approaches.

Discusses the use of manipulators on satellites and the dynamics of satellites carrying robotic manipulators and of planetary rovers.

A self-contained introduction to tides, explaining the origin of tidal constituents and their wave propagation in oceans and coastal seas.

Develops a fresh mathematical approach to coronal seismology, explaining oscillatory phenomena by drawing upon original research and complex modelling techniques.

Provides an introduction to the modeling, analysis, design, measurement and real-world applications of vibrations, with online interactive graphics.

Presents numerical methods for reservoir simulation, with efficient implementation and examples using widely-used online open-source code, for researchers, professionals and advanced students.

Provides a foundation for understanding complex fluids by integrating fluid dynamics, statistical physics, and polymer and colloid science.

Explore the nature of density-stratified flow over and around topography, including applications to the flow of the atmosphere and ocean.

This essential book is the first comprehensive exposition in the area of optimal low-thrust orbit transfer using non-singular variables.

An innovative survey of large-scale ocean circulation that links observations, conceptual models, numerical models, and theories.

A concise yet comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of solid mechanics, including solved examples, exercises, and homework problems.

Discusses the use of manipulators on satellites and the dynamics of satellites carrying robotic manipulators and of planetary rovers.

A concise yet comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of solid mechanics, including solved examples, exercises, and homework problems.

An overview of recent advances in the quantitative modeling of wildland fire based on fluid dynamics.

Presents numerical methods for reservoir simulation, with efficient implementation and examples using widely-used online open-source code, for researchers, professionals and advanced students.

Understand the absorption of energy from ocean waves by means of oscillating systems with this useful new edition.

An overview of recent advances in the quantitative modeling of wildland fire based on fluid dynamics.

This robust introduction to aerothermodynamics uses example-based teaching to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation linked to real-world engineering scenarios.