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The Theory of Turbulence: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar´s 1954 Lectures
Edward A. . Ed(S): Spiegel
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Description for The Theory of Turbulence: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar´s 1954 Lectures
Paperback. This book contains the original lecture notes from Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's course on the theory of turbulence. It details the work of the Nobel laureate through the eyes and ears of Edward Spiegel, an influential figure in convection and chaos theory. Editor(s): Spiegel, Edward A. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
In January 1937, Nobel laureate in Physics Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was recruited to the University of Chicago. He was to remain there for his entire career, becoming Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in 1952 and attaining emeritus status in 1985. This is where his then student Ed Spiegel met him during the summer of 1954, attended his lectures on turbulence and jotted down the notes in hand. His lectures had a twofold purpose: they not only provided a very elementary introduction to some aspects of the subject for novices, they also allowed Chandra to organize his thoughts in preparation ... Read more
In January 1937, Nobel laureate in Physics Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was recruited to the University of Chicago. He was to remain there for his entire career, becoming Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in 1952 and attaining emeritus status in 1985. This is where his then student Ed Spiegel met him during the summer of 1954, attended his lectures on turbulence and jotted down the notes in hand. His lectures had a twofold purpose: they not only provided a very elementary introduction to some aspects of the subject for novices, they also allowed Chandra to organize his thoughts in preparation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
134
Condition
New
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics
Number of Pages
117
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400701168
SKU
V9789400701168
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About Edward A. . Ed(S): Spiegel
Nobel Laureate Chandrasekhar derived a novel theory of Turbulence in the 1950's. These notes give a first hand account from Chandrasekhar of the development of this theory. Transcribed by his then student Ed Spiegel, these notes provide a unique insight into the development of this theory. Ed Spiegel is a renowned and highly respected expert in the field of astrophysics, ... Read more
Reviews for The Theory of Turbulence: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar´s 1954 Lectures
From the book reviews: “The book under review is part of the Lecture Notes in Physics series, and aims to ‘quickly and informally’ communicate knowledge in the subject. The book is structured in 25 chapters plus a prologue and epilogue. … The book is addressed to both the novice and advanced reader, as it provides basic and advanced proofs, ... Read more