Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4: Lectures on Theoretical Physics by Tong, David

Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4: Lectures on Theoretical Physics

Take anything in the universe, put it in a box, and heat it up. Regardless of what...
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Author: David Tong
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Language: English
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Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4: Lectures on Theoretical Physics by Tong, David

Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4: Lectures on Theoretical Physics

$125.99 $74.86

Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4: Lectures on Theoretical Physics

$125.99 $74.86
Author: David Tong
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Take anything in the universe, put it in a box, and heat it up. Regardless of what you start with, the motion of the substance will be described by the equations of fluid mechanics. This remarkable universality is the reason why fluid mechanics is important. The key equation of fluid mechanics is the Navier-Stokes equation. This textbook starts with the basics of fluid flows, building to the Navier-Stokes equation while explaining the physics behind the various terms and exploring the astonishingly rich landscape of solutions. The book then progresses to more advanced topics, including waves, fluid instabilities, and turbulence, before concluding by turning inwards and describing the atomic constituents of fluids. It introduces ideas of kinetic theory, including the Boltzmann equation, to explain why the collective motion of 1023 atoms is, under the right circumstances, always governed by the laws of fluid mechanics.

Author: David Tong
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/21/2025
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.95h x 7.14w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9781009594691

About the Author
Tong, David: - David Tong is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College. He is known for his contributions to quantum field theory and its application to diverse areas of physics, including particle physics, condensed matter, cosmology, and quantum gravity. His lecture notes on theoretical physics have gained a global following due to their clear explanations and easy-going, accessible style.

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