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University reach: On the syllabus at 17 of the 26 M.Sc mathematics departments we mapped — a core paper at BHU Varanasi, University of Lucknow, CSJMU Kanpur, DBRAU Agra, University of Burdwan, University of Delhi and 2 more; an elective at GGV Bilaspur, Ranchi University, SKMU Dumka, BBMKU Dhanbad and 5 more.
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About this book
Fluid Dynamics by Dr. H.K. Pathak is a mathematically rigorous textbook for M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Physics students, rated 4.6 stars by verified buyers. Authored by Dr. H.K. Pathak — Ex-Professor and Former Head, School of Studies in Mathematics, PRSU Raipur, with 3,400+ academic citations.
Unlike engineering fluid-mechanics books that focus on applications, this book keeps the mathematical rigour needed for M.Sc. Mathematics while remaining accessible to Physics students. Contains solved examples and problems in IAS and CSIR NET formats.
Topics covered
- Kinematics of Fluid Motion
- Equation of Continuity
- Euler’s Equations of Motion
- Bernoulli’s Theorem
- Irrotational Motion & Velocity Potential
- Stream Functions
- Sources, Sinks and Doublets
- Viscous Flow
- Navier-Stokes Equations
- Boundary Layer Theory
