Fluid Mechanics: Volume 4 - Lectures on Theoretical Physics

This is the fourth volume in a series of textbooks covering the fundamentals of theoretical physics. This text presents fluid mechanics at a level suitable for undergraduates and graduate students, beginning with the basics before expanding to more advanced topics, including turbulence and kinetic theory.

List of contents

1. Inviscid Flows; 2. The Navier-Stokes Equation; 3. Waves; 4. Instabilities; 5. Turbulence; 6. Kinetic Theory; 7. Diffusion.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: David (University of Cambridge) Tong, Tong David
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009594738
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0959473-8
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Fluid mechanics, Physics: Fluid mechanics, For higher / tertiary / university education, Textbook, coursework