Physics of Continuous Matter : Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World

B. Lautrup

ISBN 10: 1420077007 / ISBN 13: 9781420077001

Verlag: CRC Press Mär 2011, 2011

Beschreibung

Neuware - Assuming only a basic knowledge of Newtonian mechanics, this textbook provides a unified, comprehensive, and coherent introduction to continuum mechanics from a modern perspective. It presents in-depth discussions of important topics, such as local thermodynamic equilibrium, basic aspects of turbulence, shocks, reaction forces and moments, aerodynamics, vortices, waves, and numeric computation. With updated problems and solutions, this second edition features three new chapters addressing elasticity of slender rods, and local and global aspects of thermodynamics of continuous matter. All online materiala 'MathematicaA(R) programs, images, additional problems, and brief biographiesa 'have also been updated. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781420077001

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Physics of Continuous Matter : Exotic and ...

Verlag: CRC Press Mär 2011

Erscheinungsdatum: 2011

Einband: Buch

Zustand: Neu

Auflage: 2. Auflage

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Inhaltsangabe:

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum mechanics equations. Like its acclaimed predecessor, this second edition introduces mathematical tools on a "need-to-know" basis.

New to the Second EditionThis edition includes three new chapters on elasticity of slender rods, energy, and entropy. It also offers more margin drawings and photographs and improved images of simulations. Along with reorganizing much of the material, the author has revised many of the physics arguments and mathematical presentations to improve clarity and consistency. The collection of problems at the end of each chapter has been expanded as well. These problems further develop the physical and mathematical concepts presented.

With worked examples throughout, this book clearly illustrates both qualitative and quantitative physics reasoning. It emphasizes the importance in understanding the physical principles behind equations and the conditions underlying approximations. A companion website provides a host of ancillary materials, including software programs, color figures, and additional problems.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

B. Lautrup is a professor in theoretical physics at the Niels Bohr International Academy in the Niels Bohr Institute under the University of Copenhagen. He is also chairman of the Center for the Philosophy of Nature and Science Studies at the University of Copenhagen. His research interests include complex systems, fluid mechanics, and network theory.