Mathematical Biofluiddynamics

Undoubtedly, the present monograph will attract attention of Russian scientists. It is the work of a world-known English researcher of hydromechanics, a professor of Cambridge University, Sir James Lighthill who has greatly contributed to the development of the general wave theory, aeronautical acoustics, biomechanics, hydromechanics and gas dynamics. The book is written as a detailed introduction into biomechanics and consists of two parts. The first part “External biohydrodynamics” considers the animal locomotion in water, as well as flight mechanisms of birds and insects. The second part “Internal biohydrodynamics” is devoted to the dynamics of physiological fluids, airflow modeling during breathing, blood flow, arterial diseases and microcirculation.

The book is a classical introduction into the subject and will be of great value for specialists in a wide range of disciplines including theoretical mechanics, hydrodynamics, theory of dynamical systems, biology, mathematical biology, etc.