I need a fluid mechanics textbook

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the search for a suitable fluid mechanics textbook for a sophomore majoring in Astronomy. The participant expresses a desire for a text that incorporates modern mathematical techniques and is relevant to their field of study.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for a fluid mechanics textbook that utilizes recent advancements in mathematics, expressing dissatisfaction with Landau's book due to its age.
  • Another participant questions the need for a fluid mechanics text based on the original request, suggesting a possible mismatch with the thread title.
  • A different participant defends Landau's book, claiming it is one of the best on fluid dynamics, noting that the German edition is relatively recent.
  • The original poster indicates that if an ideal book does not exist, they would be satisfied with a commonly used textbook in universities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the suitability and relevance of Landau's book, with some supporting its quality while others seek more contemporary alternatives. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best textbook recommendation.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on which fluid mechanics textbook best meets the original poster's criteria, and there are varying views on the relevance of Landau's work.

LiD
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Hello, everyone, please forgive me for my poor English.
I'm a sophomore, major in Astronomy. I've finished Hassani's book(Mathematical Physics). And I've learned Real variable function and functional analysis (I do not know what exact name of this course)
I'd like to buy a textbook with following virtues.
1 It take full advantage of Tensor Analysis and so on, enabling me to know how powerful the mathematicians are. My teacher said Landau's book is too old to employ the achievements contributed by the mathematicians in recent years.(But he do not know which book employs them... -_-|||)
2 I don't know what is useful in Astronomy, but I want it suits my major (You can skip this if you have no interest in astronomy)
Thanks for taking your time~
 
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LiD said:
Hello, everyone, please forgive me for my poor English.
I'm a sophomore, major in Astronomy. I've finished Hassani's book(Mathematical Physics). And I've learned Real variable function and functional analysis (I do not know what exact name of this course)
I'd like to buy a textbook with following virtues.
1 It take full advantage of Tensor Analysis and so on, enabling me to know how powerful the mathematicians are. My teacher said Landau's book is too old to employ the achievements contributed by the mathematicians in recent years.(But he do not know which book employs them... -_-|||)
2 I don't know what is useful in Astronomy, but I want it suits my major (You can skip this if you have no interest in astronomy)
Thanks for taking your time~
I don't see where you need a fluid mechanics text for any of the above. Wrong thread title?
 
I need a fluid mechanics text indeed.
I bought Landau's book but my tutor said that in past 20 or more years many new mathematical skills have been found to solve the problems in fluid mechanics, which of cause, not included in Landau's book.
And I hope the book suits my major (Astronomy).
If the ideal book doesn't exists, a book used by most of universities will work.
Thx for taking your time again:)
 
I think, Landau/Lifshitz volume 6 is one of the best books on fluid dynamics ever written. It's also pretty new (at least the German edition is from 1991). This is true for the whole series (except vol. IV on Quantum Electrodynamics, which is pretty old-fashioned).
 

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