Book on renormalization group in fluid dynamics?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for books related to fluid dynamics, with a particular focus on renormalization group methods and their applications in fluid dynamics, including turbulence. Participants are seeking guidance on suitable texts for both general fluid mechanics and more specialized areas such as aerospace fluid dynamics and oceanography.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists several fluid mechanics textbooks they have access to and expresses a preference for Kundu's and Granger's books, seeking opinions on them.
  • Another participant is looking for a recent book on renormalization group methods specifically applied to fluid dynamics, noting a lack of resources focused on practical applications in turbulence.
  • A third participant is interested in advancing their knowledge in aerospace fluid dynamics and is seeking recommendations for books that provide clear explanations, particularly in areas like turbulence or multiphase fluids.
  • A fourth participant requests suggestions for online texts or alternative books similar to "Introduction to Dynamical Oceanography" by Pond and Pickard, as they need to prepare for a course in oceanography.

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Participants have varying interests and needs regarding fluid dynamics literature, with no consensus on specific recommendations or preferences for particular books. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple viewpoints presented.

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Participants express uncertainty about their specific areas of interest within fluid dynamics and the suitability of various texts for their needs. There is also a mention of the availability of certain books in local libraries, which may limit options for some participants.

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I found between my family's books (cousins mostly) 4 books for fluid mechanics, and since next semester i ll be taking it it d be cool if i could just chose between them. Oh btw its for mechanical engineering
i currently have:
Fluid Mechanics. Robert A. Granger
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486683567/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Fluid Mechanics. Frank. M. White (older version than the link)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0072831804/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Fluid Mechanics Kundu, Cohen
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0123821002/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Fluid Mechanics Streeter, Wylie
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070622426/?tag=pfamazon01-20I have read some subjects on all of them i don't rlly like Streeter and the one by White seems good, i really Kundu's and Granger's but i can't rlly decide between them, and i was looking in the forum for opinions of the granger book but didnt find any so I am wondering if anybody has it or anyway just what you think about them. Thank you!
 
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Hello!

I am looking for a recent book on renormalization group methods with applications in fluid dynamics (yes, nothing more relaxing than reading up on RNG theory beneath the Christmas tree). Most books I've seen focus more on quantum mechanics but I'm more interested in the practical applications in fluid dynamics, specifically in the area of turbulence.
At the moment I'm thinking about buying the book of MCComb, but other suggestions are welcome. A recent review paper could potentially also be interesting.
 
I would like to further my understanding in aerospace fluid dynamics as I'm hoping to apply to a fluid dynamics department that sways more towards scientific understanding, at an aero gas turbine company. I have recently read the book entitled Anderson's CFD; Basics with Applications, and I am currently using Fluent to solve various simple problems. I'm looking for a book that provides the next step in fluids, preferably in a clear manner such as in Anderson's books. Should this be of a particular area i.e. turbulence or multiphase fluids, or is there a general book I should read first? I'm unsure of my preferences yet without working in each area, therefore my question partly relates to what people normally do in this circumstance.

Any thoughts are much appreciated.
 
Books similar to "Introduction to Dynamical Oceanography" Pond&Pickard

Hi.

It was recommended for one of my http://www.unis.no/studies/Arctic_Geophysics/agf_211.htm next year that I have a basic understanding of oceanography corresponding to Chapter 1-6, 8, 9.11 in Pond and Pickard (1983): "Introduction to Dynamical Oceanography". So I thought I should use the christmas break to give myself a crash course. Unfortunately the local University library doesn't have the book, so I wondered if there are any online texts on the same level or any other books that I can check if the library has.

Regards
Gullik
 

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