CHANDRASEKHAR-HYDRODYNAMIC AND HYDROMAGN

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: S. Chandrasekhar

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780486640716

• Binding: Paperback

• Edition: Dover Edition

• Release Date: 01-02-1981

• Pages: 704

• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches

• Part Number: new18-20150802-a010759

About the Book

"Hydrodynamic and Hydromagnetic Stability" by S. Chandrasekhar is a seminal work that provides an in-depth introduction to the Rayleigh-Bénard problem and the theory of instabilities causing convection. Initially published in 1961 as part of Oxford University Press' International Series of Monographs on Physics, the book has been reprinted numerous times in hardcover format. This lower-priced paperback edition is a welcome addition for graduate students and scientists in physics, particularly in light of the renewed interest in the Rayleigh-Bénard problem.

Key Features:

• Thorough Coverage: Dr. Chandrasekhar offers clear explanations on a range of topics, including hydromagnetic stability, thermal instability, instabilities in fluid layers, and more. His lucid introduction to the Rayleigh-Bénard problem is particularly well-regarded.

• Detailed Exposition: The book delves into the theory of various instabilities like the Rayleigh-Taylor instability, Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, and onset of thermal instability in fluid spheres.

• Advanced Physics Concepts: Topics such as gravitational equilibrium, stability of a magnetic field, and stability of more general flows are also covered, offering graduate students a thorough understanding of these advanced concepts.

• Bibliographical Notes: Each chapter is supplemented with bibliographical notes, making it easy for readers to explore the subject in greater depth.

• Comprehensive Index: Includes indexes that locate key definitions and theorems, aiding readers in finding specific information quickly.

This book is a must-have for graduate students and researchers in theoretical and experimental physics, as well as for physicists with an interest in hydrodynamics, hydromagnetic stability, and fluid mechanics. Its clear exposition and comprehensive coverage make it a classic in the field of fluid instability and convection theory.