Title:
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SUPERSONIC FLOW AND SHOCK WAVES
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By: |
Richard Courant, K. O. Friedrichs |
Format: |
Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
1468493663 |
ISBN 13: |
9781468493665 |
Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
Pub. date: |
17 November, 2012 |
Edition: |
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1976 |
Series: |
Applied Mathematical Sciences 21 |
Pages: |
464 |
Synopsis: |
Courant and Friedrich's classical treatise was first published in 1948 and tThe basic research for it took place during World War II. However, many aspects make the book just as interesting as a text and a reference today. It treats the dynamics of compressible fluids in mathematical form, and attempts to present a systematic theory of nonlinear wave propagation, particularly in relation to gas dynamics. Written in the form of an advanced textbook, it should appeal to engineers, physicists and mathematicians alike. |
Illustrations: |
2 Tables, black and white; XVI, 464 p. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
Returns: |
Returnable |