Mathematical models of fluid dynamics : modelling, theory, basic numerical facts : an introduction /

Without sacrificing scientific strictness, this introduction to the field guides readers through mathematical modeling, the theoretical treatment of the underlying physical laws and the construction and effective use of numerical procedures to describe the behavior of the dynamics of physical flow....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ansorge, R. (Rainer), 1931-
Other Authors: Sonar, Th. (Thomas)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : [Chichester] : Wiley-VCH ; [John Wiley distributor], ©2009.
Edition:2nd, updated ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Mathematical Models of Fluid Dynamics; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 1 Ideal Fluids; 2 Weak Solutions of Conservation Laws; 3 Entropy Conditions; 4 The Riemann Problem; 5 Real Fluids; 6 Proving the Existence of Entropy Solutions by Discretization Procedures; 7 Types of Discretization Principles; 8 A Closer Look at Discrete Models; 9 Discrete Models on Curvilinear Grids; 10 Finite Volume Models; Index; Suggested Reading.