Elementary Fluid Dynamics (Oxford Applied Mathematics and Computing Science Series) 1st Edition by D. J. Acheson (PDF)

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The study of the dynamics of fluids is a central theme of modern applied mathematics. It is used to model a vast range of physical phenomena and plays a vital role in science and engineering. This textbook provides a clear introduction to both the theory and application of fluid dynamics, and will be suitable for all undergraduates coming to the subject for the first time.Prerequisites are few: a basic knowledge of vector calculus, complex analysis, and simple methods for solving differential equations are all that is needed. Throughout, numerous exercises (with hints and answers) illustrate the main ideas and serve to consolidate the reader’s understanding of the subject. The book’s wide scope (including inviscid and viscous flows, waves in fluids, boundary layer flow, and instability in flow) and frequent references to experiments and the history of thesubject, ensures that this book provides a comprehensive and absorbing introduction to the mathematical study of fluid behaviour.

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⭐A book of typical Cambridge, Oxford style: clear and instructive. Mathematics is kept at a relatively low level which is ideal for first time reader of fluid mechanics. A lot of interesting examples and illustrations get the theory in contact with real life, which make the book easier to follow and quite enjoyable to read. As its name suggest, the contents of this book are elementary. Therefore, if you need to a basic understanding of fluid dynamics, this book is a great choice.

⭐First of all, there is nothing elementary about fluid dynamics. This book was recommended in a course I took as a first year Chemistry PhD student. If I didn’t have a professor there to ask questions to, I would have never understood this subject just from this book. It is a good reference to this subject, but definitely has no sections that read like a cover-to-cover introductory textbook. Everything I needed to know and more is in there, I just have to read sections over and over to understand it!

⭐Elementary fluid dynamics (Acheson) es un libro muy bueno para estudiantes de física como yo. Explica bastante bien y contiene todos los conceptos básicos que se debiesen manejar un físico o un ingeniero. También contiene problemas resueltos, lo cual es muy útil.

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⭐My copy of this book is missing many pages. I did not notice within the 90-day return window (I ordered it in April for a Fall semester course), so I am unable to return it. Now I’m stuck with a nearly unusable book.The book itself is good though.

⭐Not for running purposes. Not at all! Be very careful with the Achiles .Good for walking but an extra sole pad is necessary

⭐I received the book timely. Book was clean and the price was fair. Helped me get a B in a 500 level class whose four prior prerequisites I was not able to take but were necessary.

⭐This is the clearest book on fluid dynamics that I’ve seen. It’s perfect for physics students who need a quick review of the subject. It does an amazing job of relating the math to the reality. Many of the problems make reference to research as recent as the 1980’s. This book isn’t the last word on anything (for example the information on instability is only the beginning), but it’s an amazing place to start. As for the down sides, the math requirements in my opinion are a little steeper than the back cover implies. It pretty much assumes that you know complex variables and the residue theorem, and although it avoids the more difficult PDEs, it might help to know some things about them. And this isn’t really a down side, but a lot of interesting information is tied to the problems, which may bother some readers.

⭐This book is one of the most stimulating books on fluid mechanics that I have come across. It is very carefully written and well organized. The physics behind the phenomena are vividly explained. The subject is, however, mathematically difficult and the book should not be attempted without advanced calculus and vector analysis.

⭐Very useful textbook, especially the apendix, which has all of the useful things that I usually forget when carrying out my research as a PhD student in applied mathematics

⭐Well written and accessible introduction to the topic.

⭐*PhysicalThe book is very well bound for a paperback. Also the size of its fonts is kind to those whom need glasses.* The areas coveredThese areas are Introduction, Elementary Viscous Flow, Waves, Classical Aero foilTheory, Vortex Motion, Navier – Stokes Equation, Very Viscous Flow, Boundary Layers, Instability, Appendix Hints and answersAnd the best of all Appendix Hints and answers. This is a great crib list of Vector stuff, Divergence theoremStokes Theorem, Orthogonal stuff and coordinate systems for Cylindrical and Spherical when applied to Navier – Stokesequations. The answers are really helpful and have been a boon to help me along when stuck.Its been a REALLY rewarding challenge to break this topic. Although I must add that I have not grasped ALL of this and itsstill some outstanding topics to take in.* What is the authors teaching style?Whilst your studying your way through the topics, the author builds a BROAD supportive level of knowledge. Then this allows you to work within these platforms to fit them together more closely.Another feature working with this book, whilst studying it you need a firm grasp of thefundamental supporting levels. This shows a ‘transparency’ by ‘looking down’ from these higher areasand reach down into the more elemental supporting areas all at the same time. Its wonderful! It has a greatsense of continuity as your not left ‘boxed-in’ when your reading. This is only done witha great amount of feedback from tests in the field with students?* What stands out?By the two approach methods, ‘Classical Aerofoil Theory’ proved a revelation. It describes having a verysimple model of a object in a airflow and by application of conformal mapping techniques -in the z domain – upon this simple model to mathematically GO AROUND this too – simplistic modeland yet still generate a Joukowski airfoil (in particular p. 136 -137) . This ‘trick’ is a revelation to me! I have heard of this technique before but not described as eloquently as in this text.* SummaryThis is -i.m.h.o – a great student friendly book of fluid dynamics. Its takena lot of time but its been a delight to read and its a really well written book.Oh yes, if you are somewhat adrift with these z domains floating around in this great book, Irecommend the two Strouds; ‘Engineering Mathematics’ & (especially) ‘Further / Advanced Engineering Mathematics’to help you and give a foot-in-the -door. Yes I am now a convert to these books!

⭐Con libros como éste uno puede hasta soñar que la dinámica de fluidos está al alcance no solo de los genios.Un libro delicioso.

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⭐took a while to arriveproduct as describeda summery or some pages would have been nice

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