A Gallery of Fluid Motion - Hardcover

Samimy, M.; Breuer, K. S.; Leal, L. G.; Steen, P. H.

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9780521827737: A Gallery of Fluid Motion

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ISBN 10: 0521827736 ISBN 13: 9780521827737

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Images of fluids in motion have served both scientific and artistic purposes at least since the time of Leonardo de Vinci over 500 years ago. The visualization of fluid flow has played a major role in the development of fluid dynamics and its technological and scientific applications, from the evolution of flight to the tracking of weather to understanding the flow of blood. Today, the Division of Fluid Dynamics of the American Physical Society annually sponsors a competition for outstanding images of fluid flow, judged by their artistic beauty and novelty and their contribution to the better understanding of fluid dynamics. This Gallery is a selection of the images that have won the competition over the last seventeen years. Each image is accompanied by some explanatory text, aimed at making the collection an attractive and essential work for everyone interested in the art and science of fluid flow.

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Review:

'... relax with a feast of pictures ...'. New Scientist

'... the book is a fine collection of images of fluids in motion.' Journal of Fluid Mechanics

Book Description:

A selection of the winners of the annual DFD/APS competition for outstanding images of fluid flow are collected here. Each image is accompanied by some explanatory text, aimed at making the Gallery an attractive and essential work for all those interested in the art and science of fluid flow.

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