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An undergraduate physics student seeks recommendations for fluid dynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) textbooks suitable for self-study, noting a lack of physics-oriented resources compared to engineering-focused materials. Suggestions include Tritton's book, which is appropriate for advanced undergraduates, and Kundu's more comprehensive text. Additionally, Pozrikidis's "Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics" is highlighted as a fitting choice, along with volume 6 of Landau & Lifshitz for theoretical clarity. The importance of exploring university library resources is also emphasized for finding suitable texts.
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Dear All

I am an undergraduate student studying in physics. I would probably get into research that needed fluid dynamics and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) skills. Previously I have not been taking a formal fluid dynamics course since there is none. I would like to pick up those skills by choosing some text for self - studying. However, I found that most of the fluid mechanics or fluid dynamics book on the market are engineering oriented. I would like to ask would there be any suggestion on good fluid dynamics book that are physics oriented? Nevertheless, would there be any good suggestion on a good CFD book for self study?

Thanks!
 
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If you are at a university I recommend looking in your library, since looking at the book first hand is the best way to know if it might work for you. Here are a couple examples:

Tritton's book is pretty good:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0198544936/?tag=pfamazon01-20
it is geared for a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate physics student.

A more comprehensive (and heavier!) book is by Kundu:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/012405935X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you look in your library stacks near these books you will surely find many others as well. Good luck,

I won't suggest cfd books since I know absolutely nothing about the subject.

jason
 
Leonfeynman said:
Dear All

I am an undergraduate student studying in physics. I would probably get into research that needed fluid dynamics and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) skills. Previously I have not been taking a formal fluid dynamics course since there is none. I would like to pick up those skills by choosing some text for self - studying. However, I found that most of the fluid mechanics or fluid dynamics book on the market are engineering oriented. I would like to ask would there be any suggestion on good fluid dynamics book that are physics oriented? Nevertheless, would there be any good suggestion on a good CFD book for self study?

Thanks!

Pozrikidis's book "Introduction to theoretical and computational fluid dynamics" is (likely) exactly what you are looking for.
 
For theory one of the most clear and well-written hydro book is volume 6 of Landau&Lifshitz.
 
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