Q: Stokes paradox (flow around a cylinder)

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The discussion centers on the search for peer-reviewed references that detail low Reynolds number flow around a cylinder, specifically focusing on the derivation of the drag coefficient. Key references mentioned include Lamb's "Hydrodynamics" and two articles from Cambridge and Springer, which are noted for their complexity. Additionally, non-peer-reviewed resources such as a PDF from Jussieu and an arXiv paper are also referenced but deemed less desirable. The user suggests a textbook available on Amazon as a potential resource.

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Can anyone recommend a good (peer reviewed) reference that discusses low Reynolds number flow around a cylinder? I'm specifically looking for derivations of the drag coefficient. The usual 'gold standard' references:

http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=367164
Lamb (Hydrodynamics)
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01540828#page-1

are fairly difficult to parse, and these:

http://www.lmm.jussieu.fr/~lagree/COURS/M2MHP/petitRe.pdf
http://arxiv.org/pdf/0901.3621.pdf

are not peer-reviewed. Thanks in advance...
 
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