G. I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this 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 wasone 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 CavendishLaboratory 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 becameone 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 helps us to answer that question. INDICE: 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 inmechanics; 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.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-00231-8
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés