Instructor: Prof. Nic Brummell, Applied Math and Statistics

This course focuses on the fundamentals of fluid dynamics as applied to astrophysical and geophysical systems. We will deal with: a kinematic understanding of fluid flows (how do we describe flows?, the continuum hypothesis, Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions, etc); a dynamic understanding of fluid flows i.e. the various equation sets describing inviscid and viscous flow derived from conservation laws; dynamic similarity and scale analysis; inviscid potential flows; gravity waves; exact solutions of Navier-Stokes equations; boundary layer formulations; and a selection of more advanced topics such as numerical simulations, compressible flows and some introductory discussions of fluid instabilities, waves, chaos, nonlinear equilibration, and turbulence.

The course is aimed at providing the student with a basic understanding of fluid dynamics, both intuitively and from an applied mathematics point of view.

By the end of the course, you will know how to fly and how to throw a good curve ball in baseball!

The regular lecture material will be augmented with video presentations and experimental demonstrations.

Lectures:

Baskin Engineeering 165, Tues/Thurs, 4:00-5:45pm

Primary Required Text:

Kundu, Cohen and Dowling (= K), Fluid Mechanics (5th ed., Academic Press)

Lecture Notes

Extra video sessions and office hours:

POTENTIALLY Wednesday at 5:15pm in BE358

The URL for the set of videos if you are not coming to the session is here, or get them directly on YouTube here

Announcements

  • 09/10: Get ready ... ! First class Thurs Sept 24th ...
  • 09/25: HW1 is set!  See HW section
  • 09/29: HW2 is set!  See HW section
  • 10/07: HW2 deadline extended to Tues 13th Oct.   Fountain competition will be that day in class!
  • 10/07: HW1 pics are HERE!
  • 10/12: Fountain competition today! 
  • 10/14: EXCELLENT fountains, guys!   Answers to HW2 and the workings of the fountain posted in the HW section

Here are the videos of the amazing fountains! :