Fluid Mechanics A Very Short Introduction
Fluid Mechanics A Very Short Introduction by Eric Lauga, published by Oxford University Press in 2022, offers a concise exploration of fluid mechanics, a vital branch of physics that examines the behavior of liquids and gases in motion and at rest. This edition, comprising 142 pages, presents fundamental physical concepts through relatable everyday phenomena, such as dripping taps and swimming ducks, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
Readers will find that the book emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of fluid mechanics, connecting it to fields like chemistry, biology, mathematics, and engineering. Lauga illustrates how these concepts apply to various flow behaviors and discusses the significance of fluid motion in both natural and industrial contexts. Additionally, the text considers future applications of fluid mechanics, providing insights into its relevance in contemporary science and technology.
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Fluid mechanics is an important branch of physics concerned with the way in which fluids, such as liquids and gases, behave when in motion and at rest. A quintessential interdisciplinary field of science, it interacts with many other scientific disciplines, from chemistry and biology to mathematics and engineering.
This Very Short Introduction presents the field of fluid mechanics by focusing on the underlying physical ideas and using everyday phenomena to demonstrate them, from dripping taps to swimming ducks. Eric Lauga shows how this set of fundamental physical concepts can be applied to a wide range of flow behaviours and highlights the role of fluid motion in both the natural and industrial worlds. This book also considers future applications of fluid mechanics in science.
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