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What would you recommend as good texts. Here's what I've found searching the site:
White
Segel
Tritton
L&L
Aris
White
Segel
Tritton
L&L
Aris
Fluid mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of how fluids behave under different conditions, such as at rest or in motion. It also includes the study of properties of fluids, such as density, pressure, and viscosity.
Some widely used texts for studying fluid mechanics include "Fluid Mechanics" by Frank M. White, "Introduction to Fluid Mechanics" by William S. Segel, "Physical Fluid Dynamics" by D.J. Tritton, "Fluid Dynamics" by L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, and "Vectors, Tensors, and the Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics" by Rutherford Aris.
Some key topics covered in fluid mechanics texts include fluid properties, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli's equation, continuity equation, Navier-Stokes equations, and boundary layer theory.
Fluid mechanics has a wide range of applications in various fields, such as engineering, biology, meteorology, and geology. It can be used to understand and analyze the behavior of fluids in pipes, pumps, turbines, and other systems. It also plays a crucial role in understanding weather patterns, ocean currents, and blood flow in the human body.
Some challenges in studying fluid mechanics include the complexity of the equations involved, the non-linearity of fluid behavior, and the presence of turbulent flow. It also requires a strong understanding of mathematical concepts such as calculus, vector calculus, and differential equations.