Theory and Computation of Hydrodynamic Stability (Cambridge Monographs on Mechanics) - Hardcover

Criminale, W. O.; Jackson, T. L.; Joslin, R. D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521632005 ISBN 13: 9780521632003

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This treatise covers classical and modern aspects of the fundamental topic of hydrodynamic stability. It considers linear and nonlinear situations, and analyzes temporal and spatial aspects. The authors examine each problem analytically and every chapter ends with an appendix outlining full direct numerical simulation computer code. The text is enriched with many exercises, illustrations and an extensive bibliography and can be used with courses on hydrodynamic stability or as an authoritative reference.

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Book Description

This treatise covers both classical and modern aspects of the fundamentaltopic of hydrodynamic stability, considering linear and nonlinear situations, and analysing temporal and spatial aspects. The authors examine each problem both analytically and numerically: every chapter ends with an appendix containing full direct numerical simulation computer code. The text is enriched with many exercises, copious illustrations and an extensive bibliography and the result is a book that can be used with courses on hydrodynamic stability or as an authoritative reference for researchers.

Review

'... overall I am very impressed with this text. It provides a comprehensive account of modern stability theory ... I have no doubt that in time it will be acknowledged as a valuable resource to both graduate students and established researchers alike.' Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

'The book is certainly a welcome addition to the literature of hydrodynamic stability. It can also be used very well for teaching. This purpose is further assisted by the exercises provided at the end of each chapter. Over 450 references guide the way to even more detailed information.' ZAMM - Z. Angew. Math. Mech.

'... the exercises at the end of each chapter are very well thought out and informative. ... the authors have achieved their aims in setting out in a very coherent manner a thorough explanation of the up-to-date theory of hydrodynamic stability. The book will be of much interest to all postgraduate researchers in fluid dynamics and is an excellent reference text.' Contemporary Physics

'... this book will without doubt acquire a high reputation as a detailed introduction to its subject and as a reference work.' Monatshefte für Mathematik

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521632005
• ISBN 13: 9780521632003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464