Books - Horace Lamb

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Constantly in use since its first publication in 1879, this book is the definitive reference work for all fluid dynamicists. A Foreword by Professor Russel Caflisch highlights the prominence of this treatise in the field, and outlines its position in the historical development of fluid mechanics. Despite the pace of modern research and the advent of high-speed computers, Lamb's work remains a relevant, timeless classic.



Customer Review: Worst version ever!:
This is a very classical book on the subject of fluid mechanics, and I was very happy to find a hardcover version. But this version is a big disappointment! Obviously this is a copy of a library book with the call number, the name of the library and other people's writing in it. The worst things are: it is not complete, and it is so blurring that I was not able to read it at all! I found a printing statement in the book saying that this is "due to the very old age and scarcity of this book". I really think Amazon should put this statement in the description of this book! Too bad that I eagerly put my name in the first page, otherwise I definitely will return it.

Customer Review: Classical book in theoretical fluid dynamics:
This is an encyclopedic collection of the classical results. And the role this book plays in fluid dynamics is just like Carslaw's classical book does in heat conduction area. It really takes time and endeavor to digest.

Customer Review: Classic fluid mechanics text:
As noted by other reviewers, this is a classic fluid mechanics reference text, but not suitable for detailed explanations or beginners. It also suffers from the usual fluid mechanics problem of notation, and the notation in this book is a little dated. However, once you get used to the "short article" layout (vs chapters) and the notation, you will treasure and use this book a long time.

Customer Review: Unique Classic:
This book was written in a time when ideas established by men such as Kelvin and Rayleigh were still exciting and new, and it evolved over the decades to remain a classic reference. You'll find many interesting discussions of fundamental ideas in fluid dynamics that most modern books take for granted, as well as novel approaches to some classic problems. There is more emphasis on the set of "exactly-solvable" problems than more modern books, because of the arrival of the computer and the availability of the numerical solution. Finally, this is not quite a textbook but more of a collection of articles, so much so that the earlier articles often reference later ones in the book. It's a good place to learn about aspects of fluid dynamics, but it's not an introduction. It's often not an easy read for someone stil unfamiliar with the required mathematics or dynamical principles, but you do get a unique and valuable perspective.

Customer Review: Important reference -- can be very difficult to digest.:
This is, of course, a classic text on fluid dynamics. Expect some work to get through it, though. It is very mathematical and not for the feint-hearted.

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This internationally famous work on dynamics of liquides and gases enjoys a singular position. Most authors refer their readers to this rather that to other books for fundamental theorems, equations, methods of solution. Partial contents: Equations of motion, integration of the equations in special cases; motion of solids through a liquid; vortex motion; tidal waves; suface waves; viscosity, and more.



Customer Review: Report on Lamb's Hydrodynamics:
The owner took good care of this 1945 issue. It is a clean copy and I am glad to have it.

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Originally published in 1922. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.