Mathematical Geophysics, 9780198571339
Hardcover
Rotating fluids shape our world; mathematics reveals their secrets.

Mathematical Geophysics

an introduction to rotating fluids and the navier-stokes equations

$176.00

  • Hardcover

    264 pages

  • Release Date

    13 April 2006

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Summary

Unveiling the Secrets of Rotating Fluids: A Mathematical Journey into Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Aimed at graduate students, researchers, and academics in mathematics, engineering, oceanography, meteorology, and mechanics, this text provides a detailed introduction to the physical theory of rotating fluids, a significant part of geophysical fluid dynamics.

The text is divided into four parts:

  • Part I: Provides the physical background of the g…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198571339
ISBN-10:019857133X
Series:Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics and Its Applications
Author:Jean-Yves Chemin, Benoit Desjardins, Isabelle Gallagher, Emmanuel Grenier
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:264
Release Date:13 April 2006
Weight:540g
Dimensions:240mm x 160mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

…recommended…providing an excellent overview of the technical aspects of Navier-Stokes analysis [and] the physical effects…of rotating flows. * Fluid Mechanics, Volume 585 *

About The Author

Jean-Yves Chemin

Jean-Yves Chemin is a Professor at the University of Paris VI.

Benoit Desjardins is based at the Centre of Atomic Studies centre de Bruyers le Chatel.

Isabelle Gallagher is a Professor at the Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu.

Emmanuel Greiner is based at the École Normale Superiore de Lyon.

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