Physics of Fluids

Offers a comprehensive study of the theory and the practical applications of fluid properties to numerous disciplines. This book covers standard topics such as motion of a conducting fluid in a magnetic field, Brownian motion, charged particle motion, surface waves on a liquid, the kinetic theory of gases, and plasma physics.

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Written by a noted authority in the subject area, this book is a comprehensive study of the theory and the practical applications of fluid properties to numerous disciplines. It may be used as a reference in a variety of fields by scientists and engineers or as a text in senior-undergraduate or graduate-level courses. The book covers standard topics e.g., motion of a conducting fluid in a magnetic field, Brownian motion, charged particle motion, surface waves on a liquid, the kinetic theory of gases, and plasma physics. Many applications from aeronautics, acoustics, chemistry, mechanics, electricity, and others have been included to illustrate the mathematical and physical concepts. This book provides numerous examples to illustrate the mathematical and physical concepts, e.g., tsunamis, lawn sprinklers, aeronautics, electric currents, acoustics, wind tunnels, and more. It includes a discussion of the thermal fluctuations of a liquid surface and the effect of viscosity on the dispersion of surface waves. It begins with a review of the basic laws and properties of fluids. It provides chapter summaries and exercise sets for use as a textbook.