Worlds of Flow: A History of Hydrodynamics from the Bernoullis to Prandtl

Name: Worlds of Flow: A History of Hydrodynamics from the Bernoullis to Prandtl
Brand: OXFORD UNIV PR
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By Olivier Darrigol

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The first of its kind, this book is an in-depth history of hydrodynamics from its eighteenth-century foundation to its first major successes in twentieth-century hydraulics and aeronautics. It documents the foundational role of fluid mechanics in developing a new mathematical physics. It gives full and clear accounts of the conceptual breakthroughs of physicists and engineers who tried to meet challenges in the practical worlds of hydraulics, navigation, blood circulation, meteorology, and aeronautics. And it shows how hydrodynamics at last began to fulfill its early promise to unify the different worlds of flow. Richly illustrated, technically competent, and philosophically sensitive, it should attract a broad audience and become a standard reference for any one interested in fluid mechanics.

Product details

Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 356
Release Date:: 2005-10-27
Publication Date:: 2005-10-27
Publisher:: OXFORD UNIV PR
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0198568436
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 885 g
Height:: 17 cm
Width:: 24.1 cm
Thickness:: 2.5 cm

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