The Dynamics of Rotating Fluids, 9780198886310
Paperback
Spinning fluids reveal nature’s secrets: tornadoes, cyclones, and planetary wonders.

The Dynamics of Rotating Fluids

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  • Paperback

    528 pages

  • Release Date

    10 April 2024

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Summary

Spinning Worlds: A Journey Through Rotating Fluid Dynamics

This textbook explores the fascinating world of rotating fluid dynamics, blending theoretical foundations with real-world examples.

Part I provides a self-contained introduction to fluid dynamics and wave phenomena.

Part II develops a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding rotating flows, encompassing:

  • Ekman layers
  • Inertial waves

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198886310
ISBN-10:0198886314
Author:Prof P.A. Davidson, P.A. Davidson
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:528
Release Date:10 April 2024
Weight:862g
Dimensions:235mm x 160mm x 25mm
About The Author

Prof P.A. Davidson

Professor Peter Davidson is a Professor of Fluid Mechanics at the University of Cambridge. He has worked as a research engineer in industry in both the UK and USA, and has authored over 100 publications in the fields of magnetohydrodynamics and turbulence.

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