The Life and Legacy of G. I. Taylor

AvG. K. Batchelor

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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G. I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of the last century, using his deep insight and originality and mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of phenomena such as the turbulent flow of fluids. His interest in the science of fluid flow was not confined to theory; he was one of the early pioneers of aeronautics, and designed a new type of anchor, now widely used in small boats throughout the world, that came about through his passion for sailing. Taylor spent most of his working life in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, where he investigated the mechanics of fluid and solid materials; his discoveries and ideas have had application throughout mechanical, civil and chemical engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. He was also a noted research leader, and his group in Cambridge became one of the most productive centres for the study of fluid mechanics. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography, first published in 1996, helps us to answer that question.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-07-31
Mått:152 x 229 x 17 mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521002318

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Review of the hardback: 'George Batchelor has written a fascinating and affectionate scientific and personal biography, drawing on personal contacts extending over thirty years … this excellent biography, written by the aknowledged authority on the subject, should provide enjoyment and food for thought, not only to those working directly in one of the broad range of fields which G. I. Taylor made his own, but indeed to all physical scientists.' Stewart Turner, Physics World

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; Chronology; 1. An introduction to G. I. Taylor; 2. Taylor's family; 3. Childhood, school and university; 4. First steps in research; 5. The Scotia expedition; 6. Participation in the birth of aeronautics; 7. Return to Cambridge after World War I; 8. Sailing; 9. The golden years as Yarrow Research Prof. between the wars; 10. Tour in the Far East; 11. Plasticity of crystalline materials; 12. Turbulence: a challenge; 13. Taylor's foreign peers in mechanics; 14. The universal defence consultant during World War II; 15. The aftermath of Taylor's war work; 16. The second golden period 1951–72; 17. The closing years; 18. The scientific legacy of G. I. Taylor; Appendix A. An applied mathematician's apology; Appendix B. G. I. Taylor: Honours; Appendix C. Articles about G. I. Taylor; Appendix D. Bibliography of works by G. I. Taylor; Index.