Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics Book

A comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the intricate world of fluid dynamics, this book examines the fundamental principles and differential equations that govern the kinetics and dynamics of laminar flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids, illustrates the application of numerical methods to the calculation of a variety of flow variables and solution of a broad range of problems, and discusses the development of specific computational algorithms. Topics include the computation of stationary interfacial shapes, the derivation of exact solutions to the equation of motion, hydrodynamic stability, flow at low Reynolds number, vortex motion, boundary-integral methods for potential and creeping flow, and finite-difference methods. A unique synthesis of the theoretical and computational aspects of the discipline, this work serves as an ideal manual and source reference for professionals and researchers in various fields of engineering, including chemical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, and computational science.