Theoretical Mantle Dynamics
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- Author: Neil M. Ribe, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris
- Date Published: October 2018
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- isbn: 9781107174467
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Geodynamics is the study of the deformation and flow of the solid Earth and other planetary interiors. Focusing on the Earth's mantle, this book provides a comprehensive, mathematically advanced treatment of the continuum mechanics of mantle processes and the craft of formulating geodynamical models to approximate them. Topics covered include slow viscous flow, elasticity and viscoelasticity, boundary-layer theory, long-wave theories including lubrication theory and shell theory, two-phase flow, and hydrodynamic stability and thermal convection. A unifying theme is the utility of powerful general methods (dimensional analysis, scaling analysis, and asymptotic analysis) that can be applied in many specific contexts. Featuring abundant exercises with worked solutions for graduate students and researchers, this book will make a useful resource for Earth scientists and applied mathematicians with an interest in mantle dynamics and geodynamics more broadly.
Read more- Exercises are included at the end of each chapter allowing readers to test their understanding, with worked solutions provided online
- A diverse range of topics is covered, providing a comprehensive reference on mantle dynamics
- Common themes (dimensional analysis, scaling analysis, self-similarity, asymptotic analysis) are emphasised throughout the chapters to give unity to the book
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- Date Published: October 2018
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107174467
- length: 328 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 178 x 19 mm
- weight: 0.81kg
- contains: 53 b/w illus.
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Formulating geodynamical model problems: three case studies
2. Dimensional and scaling analysis
3. Self-similarity and intermediate asymptotics
4. Slow viscous flow
5. Elasticity and viscoelasticity
6. Boundary-layer theory
7. Long-wave theories, I: lubrication theory and related techniques
8. Long-wave theories, II: shells, plates and sheets
9. Theory of two-phase flow
10. Hydrodynamic stability and thermal convection
11. Convection in more realistic systems
References
Index.
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