Bifurcation Analysis of Fluid Flows

Numerical bifurcation methods have been extended and applied to identify critical conditions for fluid instabilities, with a focus on modern linear systems solvers and generalized eigenvalue solvers. This book is a must-have reference for anyone working in scientific fields where fluid flow instabilities play a role, with exercises and Python code for bifurcation analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

One of the most significant challenges in the physical and mathematical sciences is a better understanding of the mechanisms that lead a fluid system to exhibit turbulent behavior. In recent decades, numerical bifurcation methods have been extensively extended and applied to a wide range of flow problems to identify critical conditions for fluid instabilities to occur. This comprehensive book offers a state-of-the-art overview of these numerical methods, with a particular focus on modern linear systems solvers and generalized eigenvalue solvers. These methods have broad applications in industrial, environmental, and astrophysical flows. The book is an essential reference for anyone working in scientific fields where fluid flow instabilities are crucial. Each chapter includes exercises to reinforce the concepts presented, and Python code for bifurcation analysis of canonical fluid flow problems provides practical hands-on experience. By mastering these methods, readers will gain a deep understanding of the complex dynamics governing fluid systems and their applications in various fields.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 175 x 252 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108495813