Introduction to the Physics of Fluids and Solids
by Trefil, James S.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-04-21
Publisher(s): Dover Publications
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Summary
Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics. Vivid examples illuminate this interesting, informative survey as it ranges through classical physics and geophysical topics, from the rings of Saturn and the rotation of the galaxy to underground nuclear tests. 1975 edition.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction to the Principles of Fluid Mechanics
2. Fluids in Astrophysics
3. The Idea of Stability
4. Fluids in Motion
5. Waves in Fluids
6. The Theory of the Tides
7. Oscillations of Fluid Spheres: Vibrations of the Earth and Nuclear Fission
8. Viscosity in Fluids
9. The Flow of Viscous Fluids
10. Heat, Thermal Convection, and the Circulation of the Atmosphere
11. General Properties of Solids -- Statics
12. General properties of Solids
13. Applications of Seismology: Structure of the Earthg and Underground Nuclear Explosions
14. Applications to Medicine: Flow of the Bl;ood and the Urinary Drop Spectrometer
Appendices
Index
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