Hydrodynamic Stability

This book begins with a basic introduction to three major areas of hydrodynamic stability: thermal convection, rotating and curved flows, and parallel shear flows. There follows a comprehensive account of the mathematical theory for parallel shear flows. A number of applications of the linear theory are discussed, including the effects of stratification and unsteadiness. The emphasis throughout is on the ideas involved, the physical mechanisms, the methods used, and the results obtained. Wherever possible, the theory is related to both experimental and numerical results. A distinctive feature of the book is the large number of problems it contains. These problems (for which hints and references are given) not only provide exercises for students but also provide many additional results in a concise form.

Author: P. G. Drazin, W. H. Reid
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/05/2004
Pages: 628
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.11w x 1.22d
ISBN: 9780521525411

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2005 pg. 1628

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